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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 40 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES

§ 33-794. Procedure and criteria for local register listing or local landmark designation.

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

  • (a) Initiation. Any person may nominate a historical resource to the local register or landmark designation. The application shall be made to the planning division on forms provided by the city. Requests for local landmark designation shall include a letter signed by the property owner consenting to the initiation.

  • (b) Review process.

    • (1) Upon receipt of an application for local register listing or local landmark designation, the planning division shall notify the property owner and building division of the pending request. No building or demolition permits shall be issued for any alteration to any improvement, fixture, or façade located on a site subject to a request for local register listing or local landmark designation while the matter is pending final decision.

    • (2) Requests for local register listing or local landmark designation of resources owned by the City of Escondido shall be brought to the city council prior to the zoning administrator's decision to list or designate such resource.

    • (3) The zoning administrator shall hold a public meeting. In their review of the request for local register listing or local landmark designation, the zoning administrator shall consider the criteria listed in this section.

  • (c) Criteria. Prior to granting a resource local register or historical landmark status, the zoning administrator shall consider the definitions for historical resources and historical districts and shall find that the resource conforms to one or more of the criteria listed in this section. A structural resource proposed for the local register shall be evaluated against criteria number one through seven and must meet at least two of the criteria. Signs proposed for the local register shall meet at least one of the criteria numbered eight through 10. Landscape features proposed for the local register shall meet criterion number 11. Archaeological resources shall meet criterion number 12. Local register resources proposed for local landmark designation shall be evaluated against criterion number 13. The criteria are as follows:

    • (1) Escondido historical resources that are strongly identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture, history, prehistory, or development of the City of Escondido, region, state or nation;

    • (2) Escondido building or buildings that embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type, specimen, or are representative of a recognized architect's work and are not substantially altered;

    • (3) Escondido historical resources that are connected with a business or use that was once common but is now rare;

    • (4) Escondido historical resources that are the sites of significant historic events;

    • (5) Escondido historical resources that are 50 years old or have achieved historical

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-794

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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…
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    7. § 11-64. Qualifications.
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    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…
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    14. § 11-71. Right of entry to make inspections.
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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
      25. Article 37 — PUBLIC ART
      26. Article 38 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
      27. Article 39 — OFF-STREET PARKING
      28. ▸ Article 40 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES
        Overview
        1. § 33-790. Purpose and definitions.
        2. § 33-791. (Reserved)
        3. § 33-792. Establishment of a local register of historical plac…
        4. § 33-793. Designation of a local historical landmark.
        5. § 33-794. Procedure and criteria for local register listing or…
        6. § 33-796 significance within the past 50 years;
        7. § 33-795. Procedure and criteria for rescinding local register…
        8. § 33-796. Historical districts.
        9. § 33-797. Procedure and findings for designating an historical…
        10. § 33-798. Permits and permit procedures.
        11. § 33-799 public hearing shall be acted on by the ultimate deci…
        12. § 33-799. Incentives for preserving historical resources.
        13. § 33-800. Duty to keep in good repair.
        14. § 33-801. Demolishing an historical resource.
        15. § 33-802. Procedure for obtaining an emergency demolition perm…
        16. § 33-803. Procedure and findings for obtaining a nonemergency …
        17. § 33-804 granting of a demolition permit.
        18. § 33-804. Enforcement and penalties.
        19. § 33-805. Historic street markings.
        20. § 33-806. Public notification.
      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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