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§ 33-1100. Purpose.

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

  • (a) General miscellaneous uses covered in this article, are such that they cannot be confined to particular zones. In those zones where such land uses tend to adversely affect the principal use of the zone, the use is made subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. One purpose of this article is to establish the criteria for the issuance of such conditional use permits and various regulatory provisions therefor. The other purpose of this article is to establish provisions for several land uses which create special problems of regulation and control. The provisions of this article are intended to minimize the adverse effect of those uses on surrounding properties in order to foster higher standards of development. When said adverse effects of any such conditional use on surrounding properties or the community as a whole cannot be prevented by the imposition of reasonable conditions, then the city may, and reserves the right to, deny such conditional use permit.

  • (b) The provisions of this article shall not be construed to limit or interfere with the installation, maintenance and operation of water lines, sewer lines, gas lines or other public utility pipelines and overhead electric and communication lines and associated appurtenances (exclusive of buildings) when installed, maintained and operated in accordance with all other applicable laws.

  • (c) The Escondido Zoning Code has always been and is a permissive zoning code. Under a permissive code, no use may be established or operated within a building or on land unless the use: (1) qualifies as an expressly listed use pursuant to Chapter 33; and (2) has first received and maintained all permits or approvals needed to qualify as a lawful use.

    • (1) Only lawful uses may be legally established, operated, or maintained on land or in a building within the City of Escondido.

    • (2) It is unlawful, prohibited, and a violation of this code for a person to manage, operate, or materially contribute to a use which constitutes an unlawful use. "Unlawful use" means any primary or accessory use which is not a lawful use.

    • (3) A person maintains and operates an unlawful use if the person: (a) is an owner or partial owner of the unlawful use; (b) holds an equity or other legal interest in the unlawful use which gives the holder managerial control in the operation of the unlawful use; or (c) is a primary manager of the unlawful use, whether or not on-site. A person operates or materially contributes to an unlawful use if the person: (a) is an on-site manager of the unlawful use during any period that the unlawful business is open; (b) is hired to provide or otherwise provides security at the unlawful use; or (c) is an employee at or worker in any way associated with the unlawful use. For purposes of this paragraph, an employee or worker is a person who provides on-site work or services for the benefit of the unlawful use (whether or not hired by the unlawful use as an employee) during a period when there are no more than two persons present at the site of the unlawful use (other than security) who are performing work for the benefit of the unlawful use.

with the unlawful use. For purposes of this paragraph, an employee or worker is a person who provides on-site work or services for the benefit of the unlawful use (whether or not hired by the unlawful use as an employee) during a period when there are no more than two persons present at the site of the unlawful use (other than security) who are performing work for the benefit of the unlawful use.

  • (4) Enforcement against an unlawful use may occur using any or all available legal means, including without limitation, the issuance of administrative citations, civil

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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
      41. ▸ Article 57 — MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS
        Overview
        1. § 33-1100. Purpose.
        2. § 33-1103 proceedings, nuisance proceedings, or criminal proce…
        3. § 33-1101. Airports, heliports and landing strips.
        4. § 33-1102. Cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums and columbariums.
        5. § 33-1103. Nursery, primary and secondary education.
        6. § 33-1106 both upon entering and leaving the site;
        7. § 33-1104. Family day care homes.
        8. § 33-1105. Youth organizations.
        9. § 33-1106. Churches.
        10. § 33-1107. Wineries.
        11. § 33-1108. Covenants, conditions and restrictions—Planned unit…
        12. § 33-1109. Swimming pools.
        13. § 33-1110. Subdivision sales office.
        14. § 33-1111. Outdoor dining provisions.
        15. § 33-1111 Outdoor heaters, amplified music or speakers shall b…
        16. § 33-1112. Accessory buildings on sloping lots.
        17. § 33-1113. Automobile service stations.
        18. § 33-1114. Vehicle sales, vehicle repair services, fleet stora…
        19. § 33-1115. Concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuel and alcoholic…
        20. § 33-1116. Household pets in the residential zones.
        21. § 33-1117 ==> picture [400 x 215] intentionally omitted <==
        22. § 33-1117. Commercial and medical cannabis uses.
        23. § 33-1118. Bus stop shelters.
        24. § 33-1119. Arts and crafts shows.
        25. § 33-1119 - (3) Parking and access.
        26. § 33-1120. Field inspection fee.
        27. § 33-1121. Mini-warehouse storage facilities requirements.
        28. § 33-1122. Electric generating facilities.
        29. § 33-1122 - (B) Facilities shall involve combined cycle techno…
        30. § 33-1122 hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
        31. § 33-1122 the application for the proposed facility as substan…
        32. § 33-1123. Cottage food operations.
        33. § 33-1124. Electric vehicle charging stations.
        34. § 33-1125. Land uses and activities that require special study…
        35. § 33-1126 - (3) Any proposed mitigation measures that would re…
        36. § 33-1126. Car-wash, polishing, vacuuming, or detailing.
        37. § 33-1127. Used merchandise.
      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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