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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES

§ 33-98. Parcel requirements.

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

Tables 33-98a and 33-98b list parcel requirement for residential zones. Lots or parcels of land which were created prior to the application of the residential zone shall not be denied a building permit for reason of nonconformance with the parcel requirements of this section. For the purpose of establishing sub-zones, an acre contains 43,560 square feet.

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Table 33-98a
Minimum Lot
Area (square Average Lot Population
Zoning Suffix feet) Width (feet) Minimum Street Lot Frontage Density
R-T2 4,500* 55* 35 feet on a line parallel to the Not more
centerline of the street or on a cul-de- than one
R-1-6 6,000 60 sac improved to city standards1. single-family
R-1-7 7,000 65 Frontage on a street end that does not dwelling
R-1-8 8,000 70 have a cul-de-sac improved to city may be
standards shall not be counted in placed on a
R-1-9 9,000 75 meeting this requirement except for lot or parcel
R-1-10 10,000 80 panhandle lots. of land in
Panhandle lots pursuant to Article 56. this zone3.
R-1-12 12,000 85
*Mobilehome parks pursuant to Article
R-1-15 15,000 90 45 allow different lot requirements.
R-1-18 18,000 95 Title 25 provisions apply where
applicable.
R-1-20 20,000 100
R-1-25 25,000 110
R-E-20 20,000 100 20 feet or be connected to a public
1
R-E-25 25,000 110 street by a permanent access easement .
Panhandle lots pursuant to Article 56.
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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-98

§ 33-98

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Table 33-98a
Minimum Lot
Area (square Average Lot Population
Zoning Suffix feet) Width (feet) Minimum Street Lot Frontage Density
R-E-30 30,000 125
R-E-40 40,000 150
R-E-50 50,000
R-E-60 60,000
R-E-70 70,000
R-E-80 80,000
R-E-90 90,000
R-E-100 100,000
R-E-110 110,000
R-E-130 130,000
R-E-150 150,000
R-E-170 170,000
R-E-190 190,000
R-E-210 210,000
R-A-5 217,800 150 60 feet or be connected to a public
1
R-A-10 435,600 street by a permanent access easement .
Panhandle lots pursuant to Article 56.
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Notes:

  • 1 Exception: Access to lots or parcels may be provided by private road easement conforming to the following standards:

    • (a) The minimum easement widths shall be 20 to 24 feet as determined by the city engineer and fire marshal; subject to the Escondido Design Standards and Standard Drawings;

    • (b) Pavement section widths, grades and design shall be approved by the city engineer;

    • (c) A cul-de-sac or turnaround shall be provided at the terminus to the satisfaction of the planning, engineering and fire departments.

  • 2 Except for land that was being used for mobile homes prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this article, no land shall be classified into this zone where such classification would create an R-T zone area of less than 400,000 square feet.

  • 3 Properties developed pursuant to Section 33-115 and/or 33-116 shall be allowed one two-family dwelling project urban lot split.

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  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.
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    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.
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    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
        Overview
        1. § 33-90. Purpose.
        2. § 33-91. Designation of single-family residential sub-zones.
        3. § 33-92. Designation of multiple-family residential sub-zones.
        4. § 33-93. General plan compatibility matrix.
        5. § 33-94. Permitted and conditional uses and structures.
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        8. § 33-95. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
        9. § 33-95 ZONING
        10. § 33-96. Prohibited primary uses and structures.
        11. § 33-97. Property development standards.
        12. § 33-98. Parcel requirements.
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        14. § 33-99. Front setback.
        15. § 33-100. Side setback.
        16. § 33-102 Notes:
        17. § 33-101. Rear setback.
        18. § 33-102. Accessory building setback requirements.
        19. § 33-103. Accessory buildings and building requirements.
        20. § 33-104. Projections into setbacks (single- and multifamily z…
        21. § 33-105 shall be grown or maintained at a height or location …
        22. § 33-105. Projections into setback (R-T zone).
        23. § 33-107 - (a) Fences and walls in accordance with city codes …
        24. § 33-106. Plan approval required.
        25. § 33-107. Building requirements, generally.
        26. § 33-108. Building requirements, multifamily zones.
        27. § 33-110 included in the combination of buildings on both side…
        28. § 33-109. Parking and loading requirements.
        29. § 33-110. Supplemental parking for detached single-family homes.
        30. § 33-113 parking;
        31. § 33-111. Mobilehomes in single-family zones (excluding mobile…
        32. § 33-112. Landscaping.
        33. § 33-113. Performance standards.
        34. § 33-115 prevention.
        35. § 33-114. Small lot development.
        36. § 33-115. Two-family dwellings in single-family residential zo…
        37. § 33-115 Structural Design.
        38. § 33-116 - (A) For the purposes of this subsection, "unit" ref…
        39. § 33-116. Urban lot split.
        40. § 33-116 safety or the physical environment and for which ther…
      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
      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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