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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 36 — CARGO CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS

§ 33-727. Standards.

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

  • (a) It is unlawful for any property owner, tenant or other responsible party to use, allow or maintain a cargo container in violation of any standard provided in this section.

  • (b) Cargo containers shall not be stored in a manner that impedes access to public rights-ofway, public utility or drainage easements or adjacent structures and buildings. The cargo container(s) shall not block, obstruct, or reduce in any manner any required exits, windows, vent shafts, parking spaces, and/or access driveways.

  • (c) Cargo containers may be used for storage only and shall not be used for human habitation or for commercial business purposes.

  • (d) Cargo containers shall not be used to store hazardous materials in violation of any local, state or federal requirements.

  • (e) Cargo containers may not occupy any required off-street parking spaces, loading/unloading areas, or fire lanes. Parking spaces may be used for temporary storage in commercial zones to support seasonal events provided the amount of spaces is not more than 20% of the required parking spaces for the sponsoring business or 5% of the overall spaces within a commercial center containing multiple tenants.

  • (f) No signage shall be allowed on any permanent cargo container.

  • (g) Cargo containers shall not be stacked on top of each other or on another structure.

  • (h) Containers shall be prohibited from having windows, heating and cooling, plumbing, or multiple entrances. Cargo containers may include passive systems to provide appropriate ventilation. Utility services shall not be provided to the container.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-727

§ 33-728

  • (i) All cargo containers shall be operated in a safe manner, and be structurally sound, stable and in good repair. The container shall not contain any holes, peeling paint, rust, damage or structural modifications.

  • (j) Cargo container(s) used for long-term storage shall not be visible from the portion of any public or private road that abuts the lot or property. Acceptable screening features for a cargo container include landscaping, fencing, terrain, existing structures, exterior architectural enhancements, or a combination of these features.

  • (k) Cargo container(s) used for temporary storage in commercial zones may not be placed within any designated landscape or storm water facility.

  • (l) Cargo container(s) shall be painted a nonreflective neutral color that is compatible with the primary structure or to blend in with the surrounding environment.

  • (Ord. No. 2012-07(R), § 9, 6-20-12)

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    2. § 11-54. Purpose.
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    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
        Overview
        1. § 33-720. Definition and purpose.
        2. § 33-721. Permitted locations and prohibitions.
        3. § 33-722. Authorized residential use.
        4. § 33-723. Cargo containers in nonresidential zones.
        5. § 33-724. Cargo containers for sports fields.
        6. § 33-725. Temporary storage.
        7. § 33-726. Permit administration.
        8. § 33-727. Standards.
        9. § 33-728. Nonconforming use expiration.
      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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