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§ 33-1111 Outdoor heaters, amplified music or speakers shall be reviewed at the time of…

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

  • (3) No signage shall be allowed in the outdoor dining area, except for the name of the establishment on an awning or umbrella valance.

    • (4) The outdoor dining area may only serve food and beverages prepared or stocked for sale by the adjoining indoor eating establishment, provided that the service of alcoholic beverages solely for on-premises consumption by customers within the area of the outdoor dining area has been licensed by the state authorities to sell such beverages for consumption within the outdoor dining area.

    • (5) The area in which the outdoor dining area is located shall be delineated from parking spaces, drive aisles, and sidewalks by a barrier consisting of railings, fences, or walls, or a combination of railings, fences, and walls, and planter boxes that are 42 inches in height or less. Acceptable materials include decorative wrought iron, tubular steel, wood, masonry, or other durable material that is suitable for outdoor use on a permanent basis. A clear, transparent material may be used on top of the barrier, not to exceed a total height of five feet. Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with an outdoor dining area, which may also be covered with a permanent roof or shelter provided all California Building Code requirements are met. Barriers adjacent to parking stalls or drive aisles shall include reflective materials and shall be designed in a manner so as to provide protection to the outdoor dining area.

    • (6) The outdoor preparation of food and busing facilities are prohibited at outdoor dining areas. The presetting of tables with utensils, glasses, napkins, condiments and the like is prohibited. All exterior surfaces within the outdoor dining area shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean at all time by the permittee. Restrooms for the outdoor dining area shall be provided in the adjoining indoor eating establishment and the outdoor dining seating shall be counted in determining the restroom requirements of the indoor restaurant.

    • (7) The permittee shall remove all trash and litter as they accumulate. The permittee shall be responsible for maintaining the outdoor dining area, including the floor surface, furniture and adjacent areas in a clean and safe condition.

    • (8) Hours of operation shall be identical to those of the indoor eating establishment.

    • (9) No required landscaping shall be eliminated unless replaced on site.

    • (10) Outdoor dining shall meet current California Building Code and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for accessibility.

  • (b) Outdoor dining for restaurants and eating establishments exceeding 300 square feet shall be subject to the conditions stated in subsection (a) of this section, as well as the following conditions:

    • (1) The establishment conforms with all required parking standards. Additionally, no required vehicle parking spaces shall be eliminated in order to accommodate the outdoor dining area unless replaced on site.

  • (2) Additional parking shall be provided for the area exceeding 300 square feet at a ratio of that required for indoor dining areas. Additional parking shall be provided either

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§ 33-1111

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on site or along the street fronting the establishment, or through a joint use or other arrangement deemed appropriate by the city.

  • (3) Landscaping/buffering shall be incorporated into the outdoor dining area subject to planning division approval which may consist of container plants, permanent landscape areas, garden walls, temporary fencing or other satisfactory measures to delineate the area devoted for outdoor dining.

  • (c) Conversion of required off-street parking. The conversion of at least two and up to 25% of required off-street parking spaces for the establishment of permanent outdoor dining may be permitted as an administrative adjustment to nonresidential parking subject to the provisions of section 33-764 of this chapter

  • (d) Design review in accordance with Article 64 of this chapter shall be required for all outdoor dining areas.

  • (Ord. No. 94-32, § 8, 12-7-94; Ord. No. 2011-19R, § 5, 1-11-12; Ord. No. 2023-07 § 3, 2-15-23)

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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
      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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