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

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Table 33-564 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED PRINCIPAL
USES
Use Title I-O M-1 M-2 I-P
Vehicle Sales
Boutique car sales* (subject to Article 57)
Car dealership* (subject to Article 57) C C C C
Parts and accessories sale and supply P P P
Tractor or heavy truck sales, storage, or rental* C C
(subject to Article 57)
Vehicle, shredding and dismantling C P
Warehousing and distribution P P P P
Mini-warehouse storage facilities C
Wholesale P P P P
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Notes:

  • = As determined by the director and the fire chief based on information provided by the business describing the quantity and nature of hazardous chemicals used.

  • ** = Retail or support service components greater than the maximum 50% floor area/sales allowed by section 33-565 (Accessory uses and structures) is allowed only in M-1 and M-2 zones, subject to conditions in section 33-566—Specialized retail uses.


  • - = Only on sites immediately adjacent to the general commercial zone and within 500 feet of public transportation. 
    
  • **** = Only on sites within the emergency shelter overlay, Figure 33-661, and subject to the requirements of Article 27.


    • 1

    • = Dog shelters generally means an establishment, especially one supported by charitable contributions, that provides a temporary home for dogs, cats and other animals that are offered for adoption.

    • = Pursuant to Article 33 of the zoning code (recycling facilities).

  • 2 = Pursuant to section 33-576 of this article (animal boarding and daycare).

  • 3 = Includes instruction. Pursuant to Chapter 17, Article 12 (noise abatement and control).

  • P = Permitted use.

  • C

    - = Conditionally permitted use subject to issuance of a conditional use permit; either major (C) or minor (C#) (pursuant to Article 61, Division 1 of this chapter). 
    
  • (b) The following business uses shall be classified as "environmentally sensitive businesses":

    • (1) If any portion of the business is classified as a group H occupancy, except divisions 4

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-564

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-565

and 5, pursuant to California Building Code section 307.1, as amended;

  • (2) If the business operations require the approval of, or a permit from, the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District;

  • (3) Any business that operates under a permit or conditions imposed by state or federal laws regarding odor or the release of airborne contaminants;

  • (4) Any business that requires a conditional use permit for operation, and which is identified in the conditional use permit as a business producing odors derived from hazardous materials or hazardous waste;

  • (5) Any business that requires an industrial waste users discharge permit, pursuant to section 22-176 of the Escondido Municipal Code;

  • (6) Any business that is required to prepare and submit a storm water pollution prevention plan, pursuant to Escondido Municipal Code section 22-26; and

  • (7) Any business that identifies itself as using any hazardous manufacturing or industrial processes, as identified on its business license application or a fire department inspection form.

(Ord. 94-37, § 1, 11-9-94; Ord. No. 97-05, § 2, 4-2-97; Ord. No. 2000-28, § 4, 10-4-00; Ord. No. 2000-37R, § 4, 12-13-00; Ord. No. 2001-31R, § 15, 12-5-01; Ord. No. 2013-09R, § 4, 11-6-13; Ord. 2015-04, § 4, 3-4-15; Ord. No. 2016-12, § 4, 9-28-16; Ord. No. 2016-15, § 4, 10-26-16; Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17; Ord. No. 2017-16, § 4, 1-10-18; Ord. No. 2018-12, § 12, 6-6-18; Ord. No. 2018-13R, § 10, 6-6-18; Ord. No. 2019-09, § 6, 9-11-19; Ord. No. 2020-31R, § 6, 1-13-21; Ord. No. 2023-06, § 3, 3-8-23; Ord. 2025-01, 5/7/2025)

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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
      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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