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§ 33-570. Performance standards.

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

(a) The following performance standards shall be maintained in M-1, M-2, I-O and I-P zones:

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-570

§ 33-570

  • (1) Every use and operation shall be conducted so that no unreasonable odor, heat, vapor, glare, vibration, dust, smoke, water pollution, drainage pollution, radioactivity, or electrical or electronic interference which constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to Cal. Civil Code section 3480 is discernible at the property line of the parcel upon which the use or operation is located. Upon investigation by the city, certain emissions from a business may not constitute a violation based on the nature, intensity and duration of said emissions, if they are considered limited in nature and negligible in scope.

  • (2) No substance shall be discharged into the sewer system which may cause harm or prevent the use of reclaimed water.

  • (3) No substance other than clean water (as described by industry regulations) shall be permitted to enter the open storm drain system from the property.

  • (4) All metal structures or buildings shall have factory-applied color finished exterior surfaces.

  • (5) The noise level from any operation shall not exceed allowable limits set forth within the Escondido Municipal Code.

  • (6) For new construction, a complete system of underground electrical and telephone and related off-site distribution facilities shall be provided. Any relief from the requirements of the installation of underground utilities shall be conditioned on the requirement that a stub-out shall be provided for the future service of the premises by underground utilities.

  • (7) Exterior mechanical equipment or devices shall be subject to siting and design standards pursuant to section 33-1085.

  • (8) All water runoff from outdoor storage areas must meet all mandated water quality regulations and shall be tested as required by applicable federal, state, county, and city regulations.

  • (9) All permitted uses within the M-1, I-P, and I-O zones shall be conducted entirely within completely enclosed buildings, except for parking, loading, pushcarts for specialized food sales, and storage (as permitted by the M-1 and M-2 zones) as permitted by the zone and approval process.

(10) The following trash storage provisions shall apply in industrial zones:

  • (A) The size and dimensions of the trash enclosures shall be based on the required number and size of containers for trash, recyclables, and organic waste/ composting shall be approved by the director of community development, pursuant to city standards.

  • (B) Containers shall be placed so as to be concealed from the street and shall be maintained.

  • (C) The design of the trash enclosure shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building(s) on site to provide a coordinated design. The exterior materials and colors of the enclosure walls shall match the building walls. The trash enclosure shall have architecturally acceptable gates and roofing pursuant

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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
        Overview
        1. § 33-560. Purpose of this chapter.
        2. § 33-561. Purpose of individual industrial zones.
        3. § 33-564 in nature. The zone is also intended to promote an at…
        4. § 33-562. Plot plan review required.
        5. § 33-563. General plan compatibility.
        6. § 33-564. Land uses.
        7. § 33-564 ==> picture [400 x 619] intentionally omitted <==
        8. § 33-564 ==> picture [400 x 228] intentionally omitted <==
        9. § 33-565. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
        10. § 33-565 ==> picture [400 x 301] intentionally omitted <==
        11. § 33-566 within any industrial building complex, regardless of…
        12. § 33-566. Specialized retail uses.
        13. § 33-567. (Reserved)
        14. § 33-568. Prohibited uses.
        15. § 33-569. Development standards.
        16. § 33-570 ==> picture [424 x 313] intentionally omitted <==
        17. § 33-570. Performance standards.
        18. § 33-571 to city standards. Metal roofs shall be painted with …
        19. § 33-571. Accessory outdoor storage requirements.
        20. § 33-572. Trash storage.
        21. § 33-573. Specific development standards for I-P zone.
        22. § 33-574. Nonconforming sites, structures and uses.
        23. § 33-575 - (a) Nonconforming Sites or Structures.
        24. § 33-575. (Reserved)
        25. § 33-576. Animal boarding and day care.
      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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