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

§ 33-769. Off-street parking space—Size and access.

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

Each off-street parking space, except compact spaces conforming to section 33-770 of this article, shall be not less than eight and one-half (8 1/2) feet in width and 18 feet in length. Said parking spaces shall be double-striped, with outside dimensions of 18 inches. All off-street parking spaces shall be provided with adequate ingress, egress, circulation and maneuvering space in conformance with the provisions of this article and standards shown in Tables 33-768 A and B and subject to the approval of the director of community development.

Two-car garages shall have a minimum interior width of nineteen and one-half (19 1/2) feet and a depth of 20 feet that is free and clear of obstructions. A one-car garage shall have a minimum interior width of 10 feet and a minimum depth of 20 feet that is free and clear of obstructions. A two-car carport shall have minimum dimensions of 17 feet in width and 18 feet in length with

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-769

ZONING

§ 33-771

no posts encroaching into the space. A one-car carport shall have minimum dimensions of eight and one-half (8 1/2) feet in width and 18 feet in length with no posts encroaching into the space.

  • (a) No parking area, except for single-family or duplex residences where not more than two parking spaces use any one driveway, may be located so as to require or encourage the backing of vehicles across any street lot line to effect ingress or egress from the off-street parking spaces. In no case shall backing be permitted onto streets designated as prime arterial, major road or collector.

  • (b) Parking spaces in tandem having a single means of ingress or egress shall not be counted as two off-street parking spaces for fulfilling the requirements of this article, unless tandem parking is expressly permitted by the applicable zoning regulation.

  • (c) All maneuvering, except parallel parking, shall be designed so that a vehicle may enter an off-street parking space in one forward motion and may exit in one reverse and one forward motion.

  • (d) Circulation within a parking area shall be designed so that a car entering the parking area need not enter a street to reach another aisle.

  • (e) All required parking spaces shall be clearly outlined on the surface of the lot with paint or other easily distinguishable material.

  • (f) Lights used to illuminate the parking area shall be reflected away from any adjoining premises located in any R zone.

  • (g) Each parking lot or parking structure where parking is provided for the public as clients, guests or employees shall provide the required number and minimum dimension of accessible parking stalls pursuant to the most current edition of Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulation.

(Zoning Code, Ch. 107, § 1077.16.1; Ord. No. 2005-06, § 5, 4-13-05; Ord. No. 2007-23, § 4, 11-7-07)

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▸ Contents — Escondido Zoning Code
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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