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§ 33-575 - (a) Nonconforming Sites or Structures.

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

  • (1) A site or structure may be legally nonconforming if it was in conformance with the underlying zone requirements at the time it was developed, however, not in conformance with the currently adopted zone regulations. A site or structure may be nonconforming if it does not comply with the following regulations of the currently adopted zone: setbacks, landscaping, parking, building height, outside storage and screening.

    • (2) A legal nonconforming site/structure may be improved without bringing the entire site/structure into conformance under the following conditions:

      • (A) Such improvements conform to currently adopted zoning requirements.

      • (B) Such improvements do not expand the degree of nonconformity.

      • (C) The cost of such work does not exceed a total of 75% of the current replacement value, including government-ordered improvements of the nonconforming use at the time the first nonconforming improvements are made.

  • (b) Nonconforming Uses.

    • (1) A use may be legally nonconforming if it was established at a time when the underlying zone permitted the use at the time it was established, however, either the zone or the zoning code has subsequently been amended such that the use is no longer permitted on the site.

    • (2) The use may continue to operate without bringing the site into conformance with the regulations of the adopted zoning code under the following conditions:

      • (A) For a new user which is exercising the same nonconforming use rights, tenant improvements may be allowed which are less than 75% of the current replacement value, including government-ordered improvements of the nonconforming use at the time the first nonconforming improvements are made.

      • (B) Changes of use on a site may occur; however, parking will be reviewed to determine the adequacy of the parking ratio for the new use.

      • (C) To the extent that an outside storage use (with or without a CUP) is in conflict with the zone code provisions, no improvement requirements shall be triggered for new permitted uses, or continuation of the existing use unless one or more of the following conditions exist:

        • (i) A new permitted use is proposed in the M-1 zone where the height of the material would exceed the existing fence height. In such cases, either the height of the material shall be reduced to the height of the fence, or the fence height shall be increased.

  • (ii) The limits of the existing storage are expanded. In such cases the degree of nonconformity cannot be expanded; therefore, the new storage area shall conform with fence height requirements of the underlying zone.

  • (Ord. No. 94-37, § 1, 11-9-94; Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-575

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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
      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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