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Division 2 — Routing›Article 20 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

§ 6-484 receiving notice from the city shall be prima facie evidence of a violation.

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

  • (B) Tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, cloth and similar temporary coverings shall not be used to screen items prohibited by section 6-484(a) from public view for any period of time.

    • (6) Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof, including motor homes, trailers, campers and boats, or any portions of any of the above, unless stored within an entirely enclosed space.

    • (7) Signs which are broken, deteriorated, partially obscured, illegible or in a state of disrepair.

  • (b) Buildings. It is unlawful for any responsible person to use, allow, or maintain on such property any of the following:

    • (1) Buildings which are abandoned, partially destroyed, or partially constructed or incomplete.

    • (2) Buildings which have deteriorated to the point that exterior building coverings allow sun or water penetration.

    • (3) Broken windows, doors, attic vents and under floor vents.

    • (4) Building exteriors, walls, fences, patios, driveways, or walkways which are cracked, broken, defective, deteriorated or in disrepair.

    • (5) Building exteriors, walls, fences, driveways or walkways which are defaced due to any writing, inscription, figure, scratches or other markings commonly referred to as "graffiti."

    • (6) A gate that is not secure and latched or lacks a functional automatic self-closing device if the property contains a swimming pool.

  • (c) Polluted Water. It is unlawful for any responsible person to use, allow, or maintain on such property, a swimming pool, pond or other body of water which is abandoned, unattended, unfiltered or not otherwise maintained, resulting in the water becoming polluted. For the purpose of this subsection, polluted water means water contained in a swimming pool, pond or other body of water, which includes but is not limited to bacterial growth, including algae, remains of insects, remains of deceased animals, reptiles, rubbish, refuse, debris, papers, and any other foreign matter or material which because of its nature or location constitutes an unhealthy, unsafe or unsightly condition.

  • (d) Landscape Maintenance. It is unlawful for any responsible person to use, allow or maintain on such property any of the following:

    • (1) Weeds.

    • (2) Dead, diseased, decayed, unsightly, overgrown or hazardous vegetation.

    • (3) Vegetation growing into, upon or above a sidewalk, alley or any public right-of-way, except trees with at least eight feet of vertical clearance above the surface.

    • (4) Roots growing beneath public or private sidewalks, streets or alleys and causing the

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City of Escondido, CA § 6-484

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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
    24. ▸ Article 20 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
      Overview
      1. § 6-480. Title.
      2. § 6-481. Findings.
      3. § 6-482. Definitions.
      4. § 6-484 - (3) Neglected machinery.
      5. § 6-483. Responsibility for enforcement.
      6. § 6-484. Prohibited activities.
      7. § 6-484 receiving notice from the city shall be prima facie ev…
      8. § 6-488 improved surface to crack, buckle or rise.
      9. § 6-485. Public nuisances.
      10. § 6-486. Authority for adoption, application and purpose.
      11. § 6-487. Enforcement.
      12. § 6-488. Procedures for abatement of unlawful conditions.
      13. § 6-488 - (i) The street address and a legal description suffi…
      14. § 6-489. Performance of abatement.
      15. § 6-490. Entry on private property.
      16. § 6-491. Additional proceedings for abatement of imminently da…
      17. § 6-492. Account of abatement costs.
      18. § 6-493. Procedure for special assessment.
      19. § 6-494. Hearing on proposed assessment, personal obligation o…
      20. § 6-495. Contest of assessment.
      21. § 6-496. Notice of lien; form and contents.
      22. § 6-497. Collection with regular taxes; procedure.
      23. § 6-498. Remedies of private parties.
      24. § 6-499. Severability.
      25. § 6-500. Savings clause.
      26. § 6-501. Declaration of purpose.
      27. § 6-502. Authorization.
      28. § 6-503. Assessment of reinspection fee.
      29. § 6-504. Notification of assessment of reinspection fee.
      30. § 6-505. Failure to pay reinspection fee.
      31. § 6-506. Collection of reinspection fee.
      32. § 6-520 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/ES4926 on 2026-05…
    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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