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

§ 33-403. Findings of the planning commission and city council.

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

A planned development zone shall not be adopted unless the following findings are made:

  • (a) The location, design, and residential density of the proposed planned development is consistent with the goals and policies of the Escondido General Plan and any applicable specific plan or with any policies adopted by, or being considered by the Escondido city council, or in the process of being prepared and adopted;

  • (b) The proposed location allows the planned development to be well integrated with its surroundings;

  • (c) All vehicular traffic generated by the planned development will be accommodated safely and without causing undue congestion upon adjoining streets;

  • (d) The proposed location and design allows residents and business establishments proposed within the zone to be adequately serviced by existing or proposed public facilities and services and does not provide an undue or negative impact on existing public facilities and services. In appropriate circumstances, and as provided elsewhere by city code, the city may require that suitable areas for schools, parks and playgrounds, pedestrian ways or public open spaces be dedicated for public use, or reserved by deed covenant for the common use of all residents, establishments or operations in the development;

  • (e) The overall design of the proposed planned development produces an attractive, efficient and stable environment;

  • (f) The planned development is well integrated with its settings, does not require excessive earthmoving or grading, or destruction of desirable natural features, nor is visually obstructive or disharmonious with surrounding areas and facilities, and does not substantially harm major views from adjacent properties;

  • (g) The uses proposed have a beneficial effect not obtainable under existing zoning regulations. Any departure from existing ordinance requirements shall be warranted by the design and the amenities incorporated in the planned development in accord with adopted city policy.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-403

§ 33-405

  • (Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)

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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
    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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