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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 39 — OFF-STREET PARKING

§ 33-764. Adjustments to nonresidential parking.

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

  • (a) Administrative adjustment. For uses in nonresidential zones, adjustments up to 25% of the number of parking spaces required by section 33-765 may be considered by the director upon the submittal of an application for an administrative adjustment, with the application fee adopted by city council. The director may approve or conditionally approve the request upon demonstration that the proposed adjustment will be compatible with adjacent properties or improvements. The director will consider the following: proximity to public transit; on-street and/or overflow parking; and the range of uses in the area. The director shall give notice of his or her intended decision as outlined in Article 61 of this chapter.

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-764

ZONING

§ 33-765

Multiple requests for reductions of required parking spaces may be considered when the total of all requests for reductions related to the subject property does not exceed 25% of the overall number of parking spaces required for the entire property.

  • (1) When an adjustment to the number of parking spaces required for uses in a nonresidential zone is made in conjunction with a conditional use permit, the decision-making body for said conditional use permit shall be authorized to act on the parking adjustment as part of the action on the conditional use permit. No separate administrative adjustment shall be required.

  • (b) Minor conditional use permit. For uses in nonresidential zones, a request to provide fewer than 75% of the parking spaces required by section 33-765 may be considered by the zoning administrator upon the submittal of an application for a minor conditional use permit pursuant to Article 61, Division 1, with the application fee adopted by city council. The zoning administrator may approve or conditionally approve the request upon demonstration that the proposed reduction will be compatible with adjacent properties, uses and improvements; the development is in close proximity to public transit; and the number of parking spaces provided is suitable for the mix of uses proposed. The zoning administrator may require additional information with the application, including, but not limited to, a market demand study or report that substantiates the appropriateness of the requested parking reduction.

  • (c) The minimum required parking spaces for any existing development may be reduced by minor plot plan as necessary by the director to accommodate updated standards related to federal accessibility requirements (Americans with Disabilities Act), retrofitting existing dumpster areas for refuse collection, and/or accommodating electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.

  • (d) Major conditional use permit. Unbundling any amount of parking or other means to separate the cost to rent a parking space from the cost of renting an apartment or condo.

  • (e) Carry-out zones. For off-street parking facilities containing at least five existing, striped parking spaces, at least one, but no more than 5% of the total number of parking spaces on the same premises may be reserved for curbside pick-up, restaurant carry-out zones, and/or other drop-off and pick-up related uses and activities. Additional spaces may be allowed through an administrative adjustment process.

(Ord. No. 2012-17, § 5, 10-3-12; Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 7, 8-21-19; Ord. No. 2023-06, § 3, 3-8-23; Ord. No. 2023-07, § 3, 3-8-23)

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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
      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
        Overview
        1. § 33-760. Off-street parking.
        2. § 33-761. Permanent parking to be provided.
        3. § 33-762. Continuing obligation.
        4. § 33-763. Nonconforming facilities.
        5. § 33-764. Adjustments to nonresidential parking.
        6. § 33-765. Parking spaces required.
        7. § 33-768 ==> picture [424 x 386] intentionally omitted <==
        8. § 33-766. Parking requirements for land uses not specified.
        9. § 33-767. Parking provisions may be waived by commission.
        10. § 33-768. Off-street parking—General provisions.
        11. § 33-768 Table 33-768A Parking Table
        12. § 33-769. Off-street parking space—Size and access.
        13. § 33-770. Compact car spaces.
        14. § 33-771. Location.
        15. § 33-772. Mixed uses in a building.
        16. § 33-773. Joint use.
        17. § 33-774. Common facilities.
        18. § 33-775. Plan approval.
        19. § 33-776. Computation.
        20. § 33-777. Comprehensive planned facilities.
        21. § 33-778. Required improvements and maintenance of parking area.
        22. § 33-779. Surfacing.
        23. § 33-780. Border—Barricades, screening and landscaping.
        24. § 33-782 be developed and maintained as follows:
        25. § 33-781. Entrances and exits.
        26. § 33-782. Parking for historic structures.
        27. § 33-783 creating a significant traffic hazard as determined b…
      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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