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Division 2 — Routing›Article 17 — DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES

§ 6-445. Credit for demolition or prior use.

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

  • (a) Any applicant subject to a development fee pursuant to this chapter may be eligible for a credit against such fees for buildings or uses which are to be replaced on the property, as provided by this section.

    • (1) A building which is to be demolished and replaced may receive up to a 100% credit for development fees imposed on the replacement building.

    • (2) Credit in the applicable fee category shall also be provided against development fees required when existing uses of property are replaced by new uses of property, whether or not buildings are demolished or remodeled. Such credits shall be available up to the amount in each category of the existing use to be replaced and shall be applied against the total amount due as a result of the new uses.

    • (3) Whether or not buildings are demolished or replaced, credits against the payment of development fees which are allowed under this section shall not be available under any circumstances for uses that were abandoned or discontinued more than 10 years prior to the date on which credits are to be applied. The time limit established by this section shall not apply to single-family dwellings demolished due to natural disaster.

  • (b) Where multiple credits are available under the provisions of section 6-442, 6-445, or 6-446, the section generating the highest amount of credit in development fees shall be used and no other method for determining credits shall be used.

  • (c) This section shall not limit the ability of the city and any applicant to agree upon other terms for development fees or credits pursuant to a development agreement authorized and approved pursuant to Escondido Zoning Code section 33-1130 and applicable state law.

  • (d) The application of credits under this section shall not affect any development fee reductions granted through the business enhancement zone (BEZ), Escondido Zoning Code section 33-1450 et. seq.

  • (e) When credits are used on property pursuant to section 6-445(a)(1) or (2), any remaining credits from that particular application shall not be available for use on any other property or on the same property in the future, or be available as refunds of cash or other contributions related to development.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 6-445

§ 6-447

  • (Ord. No. 2008-21(R), § 2, 10-22-08)

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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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