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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 55 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL

§ 33-1062 by a registered civil engineer and approved by the city engineer.

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

  • (6) The project owner shall provide sufficient equipment and qualified personnel to conduct emergency erosion control methods at all times. A 24 hour emergency contact person and telephone number shall be provided to the city engineer or his authorized representative.

  • (b) Temporary erosion control system maintenance.

    • (1) The project owner shall be responsible for continual maintenance and inspection of the erosion control system. In the event of failure or refusal by the project owner to properly maintain the system, the city engineer may cause emergency maintenance work to be done to protect public and private property. The cost shall be charged to the property owner.

    • (2) In the event that the city engineer must authorize emergency maintenance work to be done, he may revoke the grading permit by written notice to the property owner. The permit shall not be reissued until the erosion control system is reviewed and any necessary revisions as approved by the city engineer. Also, if the cash security for grading, cleanup and emergency work is drawn upon, the amount used for the emergency work by the city contractor shall be replaced prior to re-issuance of the grading permit.

  • (c) Permanent erosion protection. The following requirements shall be installed prior to final inspection:

    • (1) All manufactured slopes less than three feet in vertical height, or existing slopes stripped of vegetation shall be landscaped with suitable ground cover or installed with an erosion control system to the satisfaction of the director.

    • (2) All manufactured slopes over three feet in vertical height shall be landscaped with ground covers, shrubs and trees and shall be provided, with permanent irrigation system, to the satisfaction of the director.

    • (3) Failure to maintain slope planting in a satisfactory condition may cause the slopes to be replanted by the city or its contractor and the cost assessed to the owner.

  • (d) All construction projects shall employ the following general site best management practices (BMPs) to the maximum extent practicable:

    • (1) Minimizing areas that are cleared and graded to only the portion of the site that is necessary for construction;

    • (2) Minimizing exposure time of disturbed soil areas;

    • (3) Minimizing grading during the wet season and correlation of grading with seasonal dry weather to the extent feasible;

    • (4) Limiting grading to a maximum disturbed area as specified in the storm water management plan before either temporary or permanent erosion controls are implemented to prevent storm water pollution;

    • (5) Temporarily stabilizing and reseeding disturbed soil areas as rapidly as feasible;

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1062

§ 33-1063

  • (6) Preserving natural hydrologic features where feasible;

  • (7) Preserving riparian buffers and corridors where feasible;

  • (8) Maintaining all BMPs, until removed; and

  • (9) Retaining, reducing and properly managing all pollutant discharges on site to the maximum extent practical.

  • (e) All construction sites shall employ the following erosion and sediment controls to the maximum extend practicable:

    • (1) Installing erosion prevention BMPs as the most important measure for keeping sediment on site during construction, but never as the single method;

    • (2) Installing sediment controls as a supplement to erosion prevention for keeping sediment on site during construction;

    • (3) Stabilizing all inactive slopes during the rainy season and during rain events in the dry season;

    • (4) Stabilizing all active slopes during rain events regardless of the season; and

    • (5) Permanently revegetating or landscaping as early as feasible.

  • (f) Advanced treatment for sediment (e.g., flocculation, chemical treatment) shall be used at construction sites determined to be a high threat to water quality based on the following factors and specifications:

    • (1) Soil erosion potential or soil type;

    • (2) The site's slopes;

    • (3) Project size and type;

    • (4) Proximity to receiving water bodies;

    • (5) Non-storm water discharges;

    • (6) Ineffectiveness of other BMPs; and

    • (7) Any other relevant factors.

(Ord. No. 2001-21, § 5, 8-22-01; Ord. No. 2008-08, § 4, 2-27-08)

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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
      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
        Overview
        1. § 33-1050. Purpose.
        2. § 33-1051. Scope.
        3. § 33-1052. Definitions.
        4. § 33-1053. Permits required—Exceptions.
        5. § 33-1055 - (b) Cemetery graves controlled by other regulations;
        6. § 33-1054. Hazards.
        7. § 33-1055. Grading permit requirements.
        8. § 33-1056. Grading fees.
        9. § 33-1057. Bonds.
        10. § 33-1058. Cuts.
        11. § 33-1059. Fills.
        12. § 33-1060. Setbacks.
        13. § 33-1061. Drainage.
        14. § 33-1062 necessary for stability.
        15. § 33-1062. Best management practice (BMP) implementation.
        16. § 33-1062 by a registered civil engineer and approved by the c…
        17. § 33-1063. Grading inspection.
        18. § 33-1064. Completion of work.
        19. § 33-1065. Violation—Penalty.
        20. § 33-1066. Design criteria.
        21. § 33-1066 Figure 2: CONTOUR GRADING
        22. § 33-1066 Figure 4: SLOPE SCREENING
        23. § 33-1069. Vegetation protection and replacement standards.
        24. § 33-1069 Protected trees shall be replaced at a minimum two t…
      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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