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§ 33-1080. Fences, walls and hedges.

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

  • (a) Single-family residential zones.

    • (1) Front and street side setbacks. Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed three feet in height if constructed of materials that are less than 50% open, or three and one half (3 ½) feet in height if constructed of materials that are at least 50% open.

Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed six feet in height when located anywhere on a lot or parcel of 10 acres or greater where horticulture specialties, orchards, or vineyards occur, pursuant to section 33-161 and subject to the design criteria under section 33-1081(b)-(e) and subject to the director's approval.

  • (2) Interior side and rear setbacks. Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed six feet in height.

Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed eight feet in height when abutting a public facility or a multifamily, commercial, or industrial zone, pursuant to the design criteria under sections 33-1081(a) and 33-1081(b), subject to the director's approval. (See Figure 33-1081.2)

  • (3) Outside of setbacks. Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed eight feet in height.

  • (b) Multifamily residential zones.

    • (1) Front and street side setbacks. Same as in section 33-1080(a)(1), except that fences, walls, or hedges in front or street side setbacks may not exceed six feet in height, pursuant to the design criteria under section 33-1081(a)-(e), subject to the director's approval. (See Figure 33-1081.1)

    • (2) Interior side and rear setbacks. Same as in section 33-1080(a)(2), except that fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed eight feet in height, pursuant to the design criteria under section 33-1081(a)-(e), subject to the director's approval.

    • (3) Outside of setbacks. Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed eight feet in height.

  • (c) Commercial/industrial zones.

    • (1) Front and street side setbacks. Same as in section 33-1080(a)(1). Adequate sight distance pursuant to section 33-1081(b) shall be provided for all fences.

    • (2) Interior side and rear setbacks. Same as in section 33-1080(a)(2).

    • (3) Outside of setbacks. Fences, walls, or hedges may not exceed eight feet in height.

  • (d) Special fences.

    • (1) Play field fencing. Tennis court, badminton court, basketball court, football field, soccer field, volleyball court, and other similar athletic play area fencing, subject to the fencing design criteria specified in section 33-1081, shall not exceed a height of

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1080

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1081

15 feet and shall observe the setback of accessory structures within the zone. However, not less than a five foot setback shall be provided to any property line.

  • (2) School fences. School common areas may be fenced to the street line; provided, that the fence is made of open wire construction and does not exceed 10 feet in height.

  • (3) Security fences. Fences or walls not to exceed eight feet in height may be located around commercial, industrial, or public facility uses in any location allowed for principal structures, when required for security purposes, screening, or containment of hazardous materials. In residential zones, fences or walls not exceeding eight feet in height may be located anywhere within the rear and the interior side setbacks when abutting a public facility or a multifamily, commercial, or industrial zone, pursuant to the design criteria under section 33-1081(a) and (b).

  • (4) Noise mitigation. Fences and walls that are required by a mitigation measure and designed and approved through a tentative subdivision map, tentative parcel map, or major design review with the planning commission for noise attenuation are exempt from the height restrictions.

  • (5) Guardrails. A guardrail or guards, as defined by the California Building Code, may extend above the maximum height of a fence or wall, but only to the minimum extent required for safety by the California Building Code.

  • (6) Trailer parks. The height of fences in trailer parks shall be regulated by section 29-30 of Chapter 29 (Trailer Coaches and Trailer Parks) and section 33-896 (Travel Trailer Parks).

  • (7) Swimming pools. The height of fences around swimming pools shall be regulated by section 33-1109 (Swimming Pools).

(Zoning Code, Ch. 107, §§ 1075.50—1075.52.4; Ord. No. 94-12, § 1, 5-4-94; Ord. No. 2018-07R, § 7, 4-18-18; Ord. No. 2021-10, § 6, 10-27-21)

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  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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    11. § 11-68. To aid enforcement of ordinances, report violations.
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    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
      40. ▸ Article 56 — MISCELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
        Overview
        1. § 33-1070. Purpose.
        2. § 33-1071. Prohibitions.
        3. § 33-1072. Minimum lot area to be preserved.
        4. § 33-1073. Lot area for public buildings and utility buildings…
        5. § 33-1074. Minimum lot area where portion taken for public use.
        6. § 33-1075. Permitted structures in excess of height limit.
        7. § 33-1076. (Reserved)
        8. § 33-1077. Minimum yard areas to be preserved.
        9. § 33-1078. Through lots to have two front yards.
        10. § 33-1079. Permissible coverage of required rear yard.
        11. § 33-1080 as required by the front or side setback requirement…
        12. § 33-1080. Fences, walls and hedges.
        13. § 33-1081. Fencing design criteria.
        14. § 33-1083 ==> picture [349 x 423] intentionally omitted <==
        15. § 33-1082. Separation walls.
        16. § 33-1083. General fence and wall provisions.
        17. § 33-1084. Panhandle lots permitted.
        18. § 33-1085. Mechanical equipment and devices.
        19. § 33-1086. Utilities.
        20. § 33-1087. Minor public utility structures—Setback encroachmen…
        21. § 33-1088. Condominium or other independent forms of conversio…
      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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