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§ 33-669. Development standards.

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

Hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities are subject to the applicable criteria and standards of the M-2 zone and those criteria listed below. A city-appointed local assessment committee (LAC) may recommend modification of the standards upon approval by the planning

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ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-669

§ 33-669.2

commission, subject to findings that such modifications are reasonably necessary in order to implement the general intent of the Hazardous Waste Management Plan and this section. In case of a conflict, the more restrictive standards shall apply.

  • (a) A risk assessment shall be prepared for all proposed facilities pursuant to the requirements of the Hazardous Waste Management Plan;

  • (b) For facilities handling ignitable, volatile, or reactive waste, a minimum 2000 foot buffer zone shall be maintained around existing and future residential uses, unless a risk assessment analysis demonstrates that the public is adequately protected in the event of an accident. Hotels and motels shall be considered residential uses;

  • (c) Facilities not handling ignitable, volatile, or reactive wastes shall comply with the underlying zoning setback requirements unless a greater distance is justified through the approval process;

  • (d) Residual repositories and landfills are prohibited due to setback and siting constraints. (Ord. No. 92-22, § 1, 6-10-92)

§ 33-669.1. Findings for approval of off-site hazardous waste projects in H-C-O zone.

Prior to approval of an off-site hazardous waste management facility, all of the following findings shall be made:

  • (a) The location and design of a facility will not create a significant threat to life and property due to fire, explosion, water contamination, spill, emissions or other hazards;

  • (b) That the proposed facility in itself, or in combination with other similar facilities, does not substantially exceed the city's and county's "fair share" for the type of treatment which such a facility would provide;

  • (c) That the facility does not result in an over-concentration of facilities in a particular geographic area.

  • (Ord. No. 92-22, § 1, 6-10-92; Ord. 2025-01, 5/7/2025)

§ 33-669.2. Exemptions and exceptions.

  • (a) The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to facilities which collect and temporarily store spent lubricating products from off-site sources (i.e., all automotive, marine and aviation crankcase oils, including gear lubes, transmission oils and hydraulic oils; all industrial oils except metal working oils that are chlorinated) where the collection, storage and transfer of such products are regulated by the County of San Diego Hazardous Materials Management Division or any other public agency. The collection, handling and temporary storage of off-site spent lubricating products shall be incidental to the primary operation of the facility;

  • (b) Household hazardous waste and other hazardous waste community collection events are exempt from these provisions.

  • (Ord. No. 92-22, § 1, 6-10-92)

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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
      17. Article 27 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY
      18. ▸ Article 30 — HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL OVERLAY (H-C-O) ZONE
        Overview
        1. § 33-660. Purpose.
        2. § 33-661. Use in combination.
        3. § 33-662. Designation of zone.
        4. § 33-663. Uses and structures.
        5. § 33-664. Hazardous materials regulations—Purpose.
        6. § 33-665. Hazardous materials regulations—Disclosure.
        7. § 33-666. Hazardous materials regulations—Approval required.
        8. § 33-667. Hazardous materials regulations—Appeal.
        9. § 33-668. Off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facil…
        10. § 33-669. Development standards.
      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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