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Division 2 — Routing›Article 19 — PROCEDURES FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

§ 6-474. Standards of construction.

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

In all areas of special flood hazards the following standards are required:

  • (a) Anchoring. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures, including manufactured homes, shall be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.

  • (b) Construction materials and methods. All new construction and substantial improvements of structures, including manufactured homes, shall be constructed:

    • (1) With flood resistant materials, and utility equipment resistant to flood damage for areas below the base flood elevation;

    • (2) Using methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

    • (3) With electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from

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City of Escondido, CA § 6-474

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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
    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
      Overview
      1. § 6-470. Statutory authorization.
      2. § 6-471 and
      3. § 6-471. Definitions.
      4. § 6-471 "Floodplain or flood-prone area" means any land area s…
      5. § 6-472. Lands to which this article applies.
      6. § 6-473. Designation of the floodplain administrator.
      7. § 6-474 - (2) Proposed locations of water supply, sanitary sew…
      8. § 6-474. Standards of construction.
      9. § 6-474 entering or accumulating within the components during …
      10. § 6-475. Nature of variances.
      11. § 6-476 - (5) Necessity to the facility of a waterfront locati…
    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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