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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 33 — RECYCLING FACILITIES

§ 33-694. Development standards.

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

Those recycling facilities permitted by administrative approval shall meet all of the applicable criteria and standards listed below. Those recycling facilities permitted with a conditional use permit shall meet the applicable criteria and standards, provided that the planning commission may modify standards upon reviewing individual requests upon a finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary in order to implement the general intent of this section.

  • (a) Reverse vending machine(s). Reverse vending machine(s) located within a commercial structure do not require review by the planning department. Reverse vending machines do not require additional parking spaces for recycling customers. They may be permitted in all commercial and industrial zones with an administrative use permit except the downtown revitalization area, in which case they require a conditional use permit. In addition to conditional use permit findings of fact, reverse vending machines shall comply with the following standards:

    • (1) Shall be established in conjunction with a commercial use which is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;

    • (2) Shall be located in close proximity to the entrance to the commercial structure and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

    • (3) Shall not be located in the parking area of the commercial use;

    • (4) Shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space, including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than eight feet in height;

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City of Escondido, CA

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§ 33-694

§ 33-694

  • (5) Shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material;

  • (6) Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;

  • (7) Shall have a sign area of a maximum of four square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions;

  • (8) Shall be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;

  • (9) Operating hours shall be at least the operating hours required by the State of California;

  • (10) Shall be illuminated to ensure safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.

  • (b) Small collection facilities. Small collection facilities may be sited in commercial structures and industrial zones with an administrative permit provided they comply with the following conditions:

    • (1) Shall be established in conjunction with an existing commercial center over three acres in size with a supermarket which is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;

    • (2) Shall be no larger than five parking spaces not including space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers;

    • (3) Shall be set back at least 10 feet from any street right-of-way, shall be provided with landscaping adjacent to the street and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

  • (4) Shall accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, paper and reusable items;

    • (5) Shall use no power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines;

    • (6) Shall use containers that are constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material, covered with site is not attended, secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material and shall be of a capacity sufficient to accommodate materials collected and collection schedule;

    • (7) Shall store all recyclable material in containers or in the mobile unit vehicle, and shall not leave materials outside of containers when attendant is not present;

    • (8) Shall be maintained free of litter and any other materials. Mobile facilities, at which truck or containers are removed at the end of each collection day, shall be swept at the end of each collection day;

    • (9) Shall not exceed noise levels of 60 dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property, otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBA;

    • (10) Shall not operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Facilities located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied for residential use shall operate only

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  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
        Overview
        1. § 33-690. Purpose.
        2. § 33-691. Objectives.
        3. § 33-692. Definitions.
        4. § 33-693 materials.
        5. § 33-693. Permits required.
        6. § 33-694. Development standards.
        7. § 33-694 during the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;
        8. § 33-695. Building permit.
      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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