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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 25 — PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

§ 33-554. Development standards.

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

Recreational vehicles may be parked in permitted zones subject to the following development standards:

  • (a) Rear yards. A recreational vehicle may be parked in the rear yard, subject to all of the following:

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ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-554

§ 33-554

  • (1) A minimum separation of three feet shall be provided between the recreational vehicle and any wall along habitable portions of the existing structure on the same property containing windows and doors, as determined by the director of community development;

  • (2) The recreational vehicle shall be screened from adjacent properties by means of a five foot-high solid wall or fence and/or vision-obscuring landscaping constructed along the property or setback line or interior of the property, as allowed by the underlying zone; and

  • (3) No recreational vehicle shall be parked in a manner which encroaches in the public right-of-way, unless an encroachment permit is issued by the city engineer. No recreational vehicle shall be parked in a manner which encroaches into any adjacent property unless permission from the property owner is granted.

  • (b) Side yards. A recreational vehicle may be parked in the side yard, subject to all of the following:

    • (1) A minimum three foot-wide area shall be maintained along both side yards at all times to allow emergency access to rear yards; and

    • (2) All other standards required by subsection (a) of this section shall apply.

  • (c) Front yards. A recreational vehicle may be parked in the front yard only on properties where access to feasible parking in the side or rear yard is unavailable, in accordance with all of the following:

    • (1) Driveways.

      • (A) The recreational vehicle shall be operational or capable of being operated in the intended manner, as required by the California Vehicle Code;

      • (B) The recreational vehicle shall maintain a minimum 10 foot separation from any door or window in the habitable portions of any residence on an adjacent property; and

      • (C) The recreational vehicle shall be parked perpendicular to the street, except that recreational vehicles may be parked parallel to the street when the garage door on the same property is oriented perpendicular to the street, or when a circular driveway exists with adequate driveway separation, as determined by the city engineer.

    • (2) Parking not in driveway. RV parking in the front yard other than the driveway may be permitted only if conforming driveway parking is not available. In addition to standards required in subdivision (1) of this subsection, all of the following standards shall be required:

      • (A) No more than 50% of the required front setback area including the driveway shall be used for vehicle parking.

      • (B) Recreational vehicles shall only be parked on a prepared surface such as concrete, asphalt or paver blocks. Parking of recreational vehicles in landscaped areas is prohibited.

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-554

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§ 33-555

  • (C) Recreational vehicles parked perpendicular to the street in the area defined by a continuation of the side setback shall provide a three foot-high solid wall or fence and/or vision-obscuring landscaping along the side property line.

    • (D) The recreational vehicle shall maintain a minimum setback distance of 10 feet measured from the back of the sidewalk, or face of curb in locations where a sidewalk is not required, for sight visibility purposes.

    • (E) On properties where the recreational vehicle cannot be parked in the driveway or in a perpendicular manner in accordance with the development standards, the recreational vehicle may be parked parallel to the street which provides driveway access in the R-1-6, R-1-7 and R-1-8 zones only, subject to approval of an administrative permit approved by the director of community development. The administrative permit shall include conditions requiring a three foot-high wall or fence and/or vision-obscuring landscaping provided along the street side parallel to and along the entire length of the recreational vehicle; additionally, the sight visibility setback may be reduced by up to 20% upon approval by the city engineer.

  • (Ord. No. 94-41, § 2, 1-11-95; Ord. No. 2018-07R, § 7, 4-18-18)

§ 33-555. through § 33-559. (Reserved)

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    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
      14. Article 24 — (RESERVED)
      15. ▸ Article 25 — PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL Z…
        Overview
        1. § 33-550. Purpose.
        2. § 33-551. Definitions.
        3. § 33-552. Permitted zones.
        4. § 33-554. Development standards.
      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
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