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Division 2 — Routing›Article 20 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

§ 6-486. Authority for adoption, application and purpose.

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

The procedures set forth in this chapter for the abatement of a public nuisance and the recovery of the cost of such abatement are adopted pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 38773 and 38773.5, and the police power of the city pursuant to the California Constitution.

The procedures set forth in this chapter shall apply to any public nuisance in the city.

The procedures set forth in this chapter are not exclusive and shall be in addition to the procedure for abatement of public nuisances permitted by California state law or other local ordinance. (Ord. No. 85-44, § 1, 7-10-85; Ord. No. 89-19, § 1, 5-3-89)

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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
    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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