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Division 2 — Routing›Article 17 — DEVELOPMENT FEE PROCEDURES

§ 6-446. Credits for non-profit, community benefit development.

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

  • (a) Upon application for a building permit, credit against applicable development fees shall be available for certain non-profit, community benefit projects as set forth in this section.

  • (b) Non-profit, community benefit projects shall be eligible for credit against total development fees in the amount of 50% of such fees, or $10,000, whichever is less.

  • (c) Non-profit, community benefit projects are defined as follows:

    • (1) Must be a charitable, public benefit or religious organization. Mutual benefit organizations benefit their members and would not qualify.

    • (2) Promotes the common good and general welfare of the people of Escondido as a whole. Services provided contribute to the quality of life of the citizens of Escondido.

    • (3) Has an established history of City of Escondido community based service activities and/or will provide City of Escondido based services.

    • (4) Characteristics of community based organizations include those providing opportunity for worship, spiritual growth and development, daycare or senior care on a non-profit basis, and private elementary and secondary schools.

    • (5) Social service providers including, but not limited to established organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Community Clinics and Family Social Services.

  • (d) In the event either staff or an applicant challenges the application of credits pursuant to this section, the final determination of the availability of credits under this section shall be determined by action of the Escondido city council.

  • (Ord. No. 2008-21(R), § 3, 10-22-08)

§ 6-447. through § 6-449. (Reserved)

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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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