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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 56 — MISCELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

§ 33-1086. Utilities.

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

All structures built in residential (R) zones, except for single-family dwellings where more than 51% of the lots in the block are serviced by overhead wires, and all structures built in a commercial (C) zone shall, within the exterior boundary lines of such property, have all electrical communication, C.A.T.V. and similar distribution service wires and/or cables placed underground. The owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of the article and he shall make the necessary arrangements with each of the serving utilities for installation of such facilities.

Transformers, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, concealed ducts and other facilities

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1086

§ 33-1089

necessarily appurtenant to such underground facilities may be placed above ground. Water and sewer distribution facilities shall be installed in conformance with specifications of the city engineer.

The planning commission may waive the requirements of this section in a particular case where it is shown and the planning commission so finds that topography, soil or other conditions make such underground installation unreasonable or impractical.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to existing utility facilities or to the installation and maintenance of overhead electrical transmission lines and overhead communication long distance trunk and feeder lines.

(Zoning Code, Ch. 107, § 1075.70)

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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
      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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