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

§ 33-1065. Violation—Penalty.

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

  • (a) Violation deemed nuisance. Any grading or clearing which is done in violation of any provision of this article shall be declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, and the city attorney of the City of Escondido shall immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or structure, and restrain and enjoin any person, firm or corporation from setting up, erecting, building, maintaining or using any such building or structure or using property contrary to the provisions of this code. The remedies provided for in this section shall be cumulative and not exclusive.

  • (b) Penalty for violation.

    • (1) Any grading or clearing which is done in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) fine. Each day or any portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate any provision of this chapter will constitute a separate offense and may be charged and punished separately without awaiting conviction on any prior offense.

    • (2) Any grading or clearing which, according to a field inspection of the property, was done in violation of the city's grading regulations shall be grounds for denying for five years all applications for land use and development approvals of any sort, including, but not limited to, grading permits, major and minor subdivisions, rezones, specific plans, specific plan amendments, and general plan amendments proposed for the property on which the violation occurred. The five year period shall commence from the date of the violation, if documented, or from the date of discovery of the violation as determined by the city engineer based on reasonable evidence.

    • (3) Upon evidence that mitigation measures have been taken to rehabilitate the site, or that other appropriate measures have been taken to mitigate the adverse effects of the illegal grading or clearing, the city council may waive any penalty imposed by this

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1065

ZONING

§ 33-1066

section. (Ord. No. 2001-21, § 5, 8-22-01)

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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
      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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