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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 19 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) ZONE

§ 33-402. Residential density policy.

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

Planned development residential densities shall be guided by the following:

  • (a) Residential planned developments may, and are encouraged to, depart from standard subdivision and housing design by providing a variety of lot sizes and housing types, provided that the overall residential density yield conforms with the city policy as determined in subsection (b) of this section, and provided residential amenities are incorporated in amounts and locations conducive to the establishment of a quality residential environment and/or residential environments of special social importance to the city.

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-402

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§ 33-403

  • (b) All planned developments in which residential uses are proposed shall be governed by the residential density set forth in the Escondido General Plan, or in any applicable specific plan, or any applicable area plan, or in official city plans and policies in process of preparation and adoption.

  • (c) For planned developments in which residential uses are proposed on lots or parcels of land in the R-3, R-4 and R-5 zones, area plans and specific plan areas with a maximum specified multifamily residential density, no planned development shall be improved or developed at a density below 70% of the maximum permitted density of the underlying multifamily zone, area plan or specific plan multifamily designation. Exceptions to the minimum density requirement may be granted in writing as part of the planned development approved pursuant to section 33-408 provided the development will not preclude the city from meeting its housing needs as described in the Housing Element of the Escondido General Plan. Minimum density requirements shall not apply to property owners seeking to enhance or enlarge existing dwelling units or construct other accessory structures on a site.

  • (Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)

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  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
      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
        Overview
        1. § 33-400. Purpose.
        2. § 33-401. General provisions and standards for planned develop…
        3. § 33-402. Residential density policy.
        4. § 33-403. Findings of the planning commission and city council.
        5. § 33-404. Dedication, maintenance and open space.
        6. § 33-405. Findings for conversion of a mobilehome park to plan…
        7. § 33-406. Initiation of a planned development zone.
        8. § 33-407. Application procedure.
        9. § 33-408. Master development plan.
        10. § 33-409. City council action.
        11. § 33-410. Precise development plan.
        12. § 33-411. Modifications.
        13. § 33-412. Subdivision maps.
        14. § 33-413. Appeals.
        15. § 33-414. Expiration of planned development permit.
      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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