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

§ 33-799 public hearing shall be acted on by the ultimate decision-maker of the…

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

  • (f) Notification of action. The determination by planning division staff shall be documented by the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness that outlines the approved work, or a written statement giving the reasons for disapproval.

  • (g) Appeal. The director's decision may be appealed to the planning commission. Appeals shall be filed within 10 days of notification of action and noticed in accordance with section 33-1303 of this title.

  • (h) Findings. A certificate of appropriateness may be issued if planning division staff, planning commission, or the city council makes the following findings:

    • (1) All of the following:

      • (A) The proposed alteration or improvement is consistent with the design guidelines for historic resources,

      • (B) The action proposed is consistent with the purposes of historical preservation as set forth in this article and with the general plan,

      • (C) The action proposed retains the historical and/or architectural value and significance of the landmark, historical building, or historical district,

      • (D) The action proposed retains the texture and material of the building and structure in question or its appurtenant fixtures, including signs, fences, parking, site plan, landscaping and the relationship of such features to similar features of other buildings within a historical district,

      • (E) The proposed project is compatible in its location of buildings and structures with the location of the street or public way and the location and arrangement of other buildings and structures in the neighborhood,

      • (F) If located within a historical district, the proposed project conforms to the design guidelines established for the district; or

    • (2) The applicant has demonstrated that the action proposed is necessary to correct an unsafe or dangerous condition on the property.

  • (Ord. No. 2024-05, 5/8/2024)

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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
      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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