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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

§ 33-8 preparation counter, and storage cabinets.

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

"Landscaping" means the planting and maintenance of some combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, or flowers. In addition, the combination or design may include natural features such as rock and stone; and structural features, including, but not limited to, water features, art works, screens, walls, fences and benches.

Lath house. See Greenhouse.

"Liquor store" means any store designed and operated for the selling of alcoholic beverages with the selling of any other merchandise being incidental to the primary operation of selling liquor.

"Lot" means:

  • (1) A parcel of real property shown as a delineated parcel of land with a number and other designation on the final map of subdivision recorded in the office of the county recorder of San Diego County; or

  • (2) A parcel of land, the dimensions or boundaries of which are defined by a record of survey maps recorded in the office of the county recorder of San Diego County in accordance with the law regulating the subdivision of land; or

  • (3) A parcel of real property not delineated as in subsection (1) or (2) of this definition, and containing not less than the prescribed minimum area required in the zone in which it is located and which abuts at least one public street or easement which the planning commission has designated adequate for access purposes, and is held under one ownership.

  • (4)

  • The various definitions in this category are as follows:

  • (A) "Lot area (gross)" means the total area measured in a horizontal plane, included within the lot lines of a lot or parcel of land.

  • (B) "Lot area (net)" means lot area excluding areas of remainder parcels, areas of nonresidential development, the panhandle portion of a flag lot, and areas of dedication for street rights-of-way; adjustments for floodways as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA — see Flooding Map) or the city; slope categories; and other environmental factors as designated. The net lot area shall be used in the calculation of minimum allowed residential density, project floor area/ lot coverage calculations, and other standards or requirements as so specified.

  • (C) "Lot coverage" means the total horizontal area of a lot, parcel or building site covered by any building which extends more than three feet above the surface of the ground level and including any covered car parking spaces. Covered patios shall not be considered as lot coverage provided that said patio is not more than 50% enclosed.

  • (D) "Lot depth" means the horizontal length of a straight line connecting the bisecting points of the front and the rear lot lines.

  • (E) "Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the line comprising the depth of the lot at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.

  • (F) "Cul-de-sac" lot means an interior lot taking access from and having frontage primarily on the bulb of a cul-de-sac.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-8

§ 33-8

  • (G) "Flag lot" means a lot in the approximate configuration of a flag pole, panhandle, or sign post, with the pole or post functioning primarily as an access way to the main body of the lot from the street of access, meeting the requirements of section 33-1084. In determining setbacks for a flag lot, the handle or access portion of the lot shall not be used to determine building setbacks. The director shall determine the front, side, and rear of a flag lot for the purposes of identifying setbacks and yards, guided by the relationship of the lot and to surrounding lots and structures.

  • (H) "Front lot line" means a line separating an interior lot from a street, or a line separating the narrower street frontage of a corner lot from the street.

  • (I)

    • "Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot or reversed corner lot.

  • (J) "Key lot" means the first lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot whether or not separated by an alley.

  • (K) "Rear lot line" means the record lot line or lines most distant from and generally opposite the front lot line except that in the case of an interior triangular or goreshaped lot, it shall mean a straight line 10 feet in length which is: (i) parallel to the front lot line or its chord; and (ii) intersects the two other lot lines at points most distant from the front lot line.

  • (L) "Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot, the side street line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot upon which the rear of said corner lot abuts.

  • (M)

    • "Side lot line" means any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

  • (N) "Through lot" means a lot having a frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

"Low barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, as further defined in Government Code section 65660.

"Low barrier navigation center" means a low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.

Mini-dorms. See Rooming house.

"Mini-warehouse storage facility (also self-storage or mini-storage)" means an establishment containing individual compartmentalized spaces or warehousing space for rent or lease to the general public for personal storage, including businesses and individuals.

"Mobilehome (also manufactured home)" means a dwelling that is subject to California Code of Regulations Title 25 provisions built in a factory or other off-site location on a non-removable steel chassis that is transported and placed on a permanent or non-permanent foundation.

"Mobilehome park" means a development specifically approved for grouping mobilehomes and/ or manufactured homes within a unified setting that is subject to California Code of Regulations Title 25 provisions. The term mobilehome park shall include the grouping of mobilehomes under a single ownership, or separate ownership of mobilehomes and mobilehome sites, or the establishment of a mobilehome subdivision, condominium, stock cooperative, or any similar project where the member of the project owns a home ownership share, fee lot, or condominium

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▸ Contents — Escondido Zoning Code
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
    25. ▸ Chapter 33
      Overview
      1. § 33-1313. Penalty provisions.
      2. ▸ Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
        Overview
        1. § 33-1. Short Title.
        2. § 33-2. Authority for the zoning chapter.
        3. § 33-3. Purpose.
        4. § 33-4. Replacement of other ordinances.
        5. § 33-5. Reference to any portion of this chapter.
        6. § 33-6. Interpretation.
        7. § 33-7. Permits and licenses required.
        8. § 33-8. Definitions.
        9. § 33-8 Building.
        10. § 33-8 accessory dwelling unit is existing or proposed.
        11. § 33-8 flowers or other tender plants.
        12. § 33-8 preparation counter, and storage cabinets.
        13. § 33-8 unit.
        14. § 33-13 technology to identify, sort, collect, and process use…
        15. § 33-13. Determination of permitted uses.
        16. § 33-14. Zoning districts.
        17. § 33-15. Zoning district boundary uncertainty.
        18. § 33-16. Processing of concurrent applications for permits, an…
      3. Article 2 — OPEN SPACE AND HAZARDOUS LANDS GENERALLY
      4. Article 3 — OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
      5. Article 4 — FLOOD PLAIN (FP) OVERLAY ZONE
      6. Article 5 — OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      7. Article 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
      8. Article 9 — ANIMAL OVERLAY (AO) ZONE
      9. Article 11 — (RESERVED)
      10. Article 13 — (RESERVED)
      11. Article 16 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
      12. Article 18 — SPECIFIC PLAN (S-P) ZONE
      13. Article 19 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) ZONE
      14. Article 24 — (RESERVED)
      15. Article 25 — PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL Z…
      16. Article 26 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
      17. Article 27 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY
      18. Article 30 — HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL OVERLAY (H-C-O) ZONE
      19. Article 31 — SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (S-T-P) OVERLAY ZONE
      20. Article 32 — BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES
      21. Article 33 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
      22. Article 34 — COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS
      23. Article 35 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
      24. Article 36 — CARGO CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS
      25. Article 37 — PUBLIC ART
      26. Article 38 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
      27. Article 39 — OFF-STREET PARKING
      28. Article 40 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES
      29. Article 41 — SENIOR HOUSING
      30. Article 42 — ADULT BUSINESSES
      31. Article 43 — ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS
      32. Article 44 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
      33. Article 45 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
      34. Article 46 — TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
      35. Article 47 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
      36. Article 48 — RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
      37. Article 49 — AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY APARTMENT PRO…
      38. Article 52 — FREEWAY SIGN CONTROL
      39. Article 55 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
      40. Article 56 — MISCELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      41. Article 57 — MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS
      42. Article 58 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  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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