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Division 2 — Routing›Article 17 — DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES

§ 6-435. Definitions.

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

As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

"Applicant" means the property owner, or duly designated agent of the property owner, of land on which a request for development approval is received by the city.

"Benefit area" means the geographic area within which development fees are collected and expended for a particular type of capital improvement serving development projects within such area.

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City of Escondido, CA § 6-435

BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

§ 6-435

"Calculate" means the determination of the amount of development fees to be collected based on the need for capital improvements related to a particular development project.

"Capital improvement" means land and/or facilities for the storage, treatment or distribution of water; for the collection, treatment, reclamation or disposal of sewage; for the collection and disposal of stormwaters or for flood control purposes; for the generation of electricity or the distribution of gas or electricity; for purposes of transportation and transit, including, but not limited to, streets and supporting improvements, roads, overpasses, bridges, harbors, ports, airports and related facilities; for parks and recreational improvements; for public safety, including police and fire services; for public buildings, including public libraries; or for any other capital project identified in the city's adopted capital improvements program.

"Capital improvements plan" means the five year plan for capital improvements adopted annually by the city council. The capital improvements plan describes the approximate location, size, time of availability and estimated cost of capital improvements and appropriates money for such capital improvement projects.

"Capital improvements project list" means the list of capital improvements attached to the annual city council resolution setting the base fee amount for a specific development fee. The list shall include a description of each capital improvement project and the approximate location, size, time of availability and cost of each capital improvement to be funded from a particular development fee account.

"Collection" means the point at which the development fee due is actually paid by the applicant to the city.

"Commitment" means earmarking of development fees to fund or partially fund capital improvements serving new development projects.

"Development approval" means tentative plat or parcel map approval if the imposition of development fees could lawfully have been imposed at such time or, building permit issuance if development fees could not be lawfully imposed at tentative plat or parcel map approval.

"Development fee" means any monetary exaction imposed as a condition of or in connection with approval of a development project for the purpose of defraying all or a portion of the cost of capital improvements related to the development project.

"Development project" means any project undertaken for the purpose of development and includes a project involving the issuance of a permit for construction or reconstruction, and permits issued for the addition to or remodeling, rehabilitation, alteration or improvement of an existing building or structure which constitute a change in use or occupancy.

"Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Each dwelling unit contains only one kitchen. A mobilehome is a dwelling unit. Any self-contained area with more than one room and independent exterior access in combination with a sink and bathtub or shower shall also be considered a dwelling unit.

"Imposition" means the determination that a particular development project is subject to the condition of payment of development fees and the attachment of such requirement to a particular development project as a condition of development approval.

"Nonresidential development project" means all development other than a residential development project.

"Residential development project" means any development undertaken for the purpose of creating a new dwelling unit or units and involving the issuance of a building permit for such

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 6-435

§ 6-438

construction, reconstruction or use.

(Ord. No. 89-12, § 2, 4-12-89; Ord. No. 89-52, § 1, 10-18-89)

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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
    16. Article 14 — (RESERVED)
    17. Article 16 — TRAILERS AND MOBILEHOMES
    18. ▸ Article 17 — DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES
      Overview
      1. § 6-432. Short title.
      2. § 6-433. Applicability.
      3. § 6-434. Exemptions.
      4. § 6-435. Definitions.
      5. § 6-436. Hearing required.
      6. § 6-437. Effective date.
      7. § 6-438. Imposition, calculation and collection of development…
      8. § 6-442 deferral may be amended from time to time by city coun…
      9. § 6-439. Development fee accounts.
      10. § 6-440. Use of development fee proceeds.
      11. § 6-441. Time limit on expenditures.
      12. § 6-442. Credit for construction or payment in lieu.
      13. § 6-443. Refunds.
      14. § 6-444
      15. § 6-445. Credit for demolition or prior use.
      16. § 6-446. Credits for non-profit, community benefit development.
    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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