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Division 2 — Routing›Article 13 — SOIL INVESTIGATION

§ 6-364. Preliminary report required; waiver authorized.

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

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a building on a lot within a subdivision as defined in the Business and Professions Code, Sections 11535 and 11535.1, there shall be filed with the building director a preliminary soil report prepared by a civil engineer registered by the state, based upon such test borings or excavations as are approved by the building director as adequate; provided, however, such preliminary soil report may be waived by the building director where he determines that due to the knowledge his department has as to the qualities of the soil within the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary. (Code 1957, § 8501)

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▸ Contents — Escondido Zoning Code
Escondido Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 6
  2. ▸ Division 2 — Routing
    Overview
    1. § 6-339. When permit required.
    2. § 6-340. Eligible to receive permit.
    3. § 6-341. Filing of permit application.
    4. § 6-342. Application for permit to be in duplicate; contents.
    5. § 6-343. Permit fee.
    6. § 6-344. Bond prerequisite to issuance of permit; amount.
    7. § 6-345. When licensed mover not required.
    8. § 6-346. Arrangements to protect overhead utilities prerequisi…
    9. § 6-347. Authority of street superintendent.
    10. § 6-348. Use of alternate route to move building or structure.
    11. § 6-349. Safety requirements of mover following removal.
    12. § 6-350. Damage to streets, public property generally.
    13. § 6-351. Interference with public utility property.
    14. § 6-352. Conditions of issuance of permit.
    15. ▸ Article 13 — SOIL INVESTIGATION
      Overview
      1. § 6-362. Legislative intent.
      2. § 6-363. "Expansive soil" defined.
      3. § 6-364. Preliminary report required; waiver authorized.
      4. § 6-365. When preliminary report not required.
      5. § 6-366. Contents of preliminary report.
      6. § 6-367. When investigation, report required.
      7. § 6-368. Contents of investigation report.
      8. § 6-369. Soil investigation report may supplement or incorpora…
      9. § 6-370. When approval required; issuance of permit subject to…
      10. § 6-371. When building director may require investigation, rep…
      11. § 6-371 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
    16. Article 14 — (RESERVED)
    17. Article 16 — TRAILERS AND MOBILEHOMES
    18. Article 17 — DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES
    19. Article 18A — TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMEN…
    20. Article 18B — PUBLIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT FEE
    21. Article 18C — PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE
    22. Article 18D — LOCAL DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SEWER FEES
    23. Article 19 — PROCEDURES FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
    24. Article 20 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
    25. Chapter 11
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. Division 1 — Generally
  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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