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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 37 — PUBLIC ART

§ 33-731. Definitions.

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

"Annual Public Art Work Plan" as used in this Article 37 shall mean annual initiatives prepared by the Community Services Department and managed by the Public Art Commission to fund new artworks, including but not limited to; educational programs, maintenance, and decommissioning. It establishes project timelines, budget allocations, and public involvement processes to enhance Escondido's cultural landscape and community engagement through art.

"Art in lieu" or "in lieu fees" shall mean charges levied on private property developers to support the integration of public art within the cityscape. Enacted through City Council resolution, these fees apply to both residential and non-residential development projects. Developers have the option to fulfill this requirement either by paying a specified public art fee or by integrating art pieces directly into their developments. This initiative aims to enhance the aesthetic appeal and cultural identity of the City by ensuring that new constructions contribute to the public realm through art installations. The fee structure is detailed in the City's Fee Guide for Development Projects, periodically updated to reflect current requirements and values.

"Art in public places" or "public art" means any visual work of art, accessible to public view, on public or private property within the Escondido neighborhood environs including residential, business or industrial buildings, apartment and condominium complexes, parks, multiple-use structures and similar facilities. The work of art may include, but need not be limited to, sculptures, murals, monuments, frescoes, fountains, paintings, stained glass, ceramics, digital art, light art, tapestries, dance, or temporary installations. Media may include, but need not be limited to, steel, bronze, wood, plastic, stone and concrete.

"Public Art Commission" or the "Commission" as used in this Article 37 shall mean the advisory body that develops recommendations and presents supporting information to the City Council in matters pertaining to art in public places. Their role includes but is not limited to hearing public testimony, building community consensus for proposals or projects, facilitating a study of issues, guiding implementation of new or regulating established programs, or assessing the alternatives regarding issues of community concern.

"Public Art Program" or "Program" as used in this Article 37 refers to a comprehensive initiative established by the City to promote art in public places. It aims to enhance community

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life by integrating visual art throughout residential, business, and recreational environments. The Program includes installations such as sculptures, murals, and digital art, fostering civic pride, commemorating local heritage, and supporting economic vitality. Managed by the Public Art Commission, the Program coordinates art education, maintenance, and the development of a diverse public art portfolio, thereby enriching Escondido's cultural landscape and urban development.

l environments. The Program includes installations such as sculptures, murals, and digital art, fostering civic pride, commemorating local heritage, and supporting economic vitality. Managed by the Public Art Commission, the Program coordinates art education, maintenance, and the development of a diverse public art portfolio, thereby enriching Escondido's cultural landscape and urban development.

"Public Art Strategic Plan" as used in this Article 37 shall mean the document used to define the City's role in public art, including the role of the Public Art Commission and staff administration role. This document seeks to clarify the intention of public art in the City of Escondido as a means to provide a unified purpose for local art organizations and artists, to express and unite the City, nonprofits, and businesses to motivate residents and visitors to be inspired through art. It is designed to further guide the City's decision-making in the management of the City's public art portfolio.

"Tenant improvements" mean improvements within the confines of an existing building exclusive of those required to meet minimum Uniform Building Code occupancy standards, such as wiring or plumbing.

(Zoning Code, Ch. 107, § 1074.20; Ord. 2025-01, 5/7/2025)

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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
      22. Article 34 — COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS
      23. Article 35 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
      24. Article 36 — CARGO CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS
      25. ▸ Article 37 — PUBLIC ART
        Overview
        1. § 33-730. Intent.
        2. § 33-731. Definitions.
        3. § 33-732. Appointment and terms of office.
        4. § 33-733. Administrative Commission duties.
        5. § 33-734 and the City's adopted Cultural Arts Policies;
        6. § 33-734. Fees.
        7. § 33-735. Art project proposals.
        8. § 33-736. Notice.
        9. § 33-737. Appeal.
        10. § 33-738. Installation.
        11. § 33-739. Nondevelopment proposals.
        12. § 33-740. Duties of public art artists.
        13. § 33-741. Internal City staff review.
      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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