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§ 6-488 - (i) The street address and a legal description sufficient for identification…

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

  • (ii) A statement that the building official has determined that a public nuisance is being maintained on the property with a brief description of the conditions which render the property a public nuisance.

    • (iii) An order to complete abatement of described conditions within such time as the building official considers to be reasonable, but in no event shall the total time allowed for abatement be more than 60 days from the date of the notice and order. Provided that, in the event of work required due to fire, earthquake, or any other natural disaster, all appropriate permits shall be obtained and the work shall commence within 60 days from the date of service of the notice and order, and shall be completed within 180 days from the date of service of the notice and order.

    • (iv) A statement advising that the disposal of material involved in public nuisances shall be carried forth in a legal manner.

    • (v) A statement advising that if the required work is not commenced within the time specified, the building official will proceed to cause the work to be done, and bill the persons named in the notice for the abatement costs and/or assess the costs against the property.

    • (vi) A statement advising any person having any interest or record title in the property of the appeal process provided in this section.

    • (vii) A statement advising that the notice and order will be recorded against the property in the office of the county recorder, unless the violation(s) are corrected.

  • (2) The notice and order, and any amended notice and order shall be mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, to each person as required pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section at the address as it appears on the last equalized assessment roll of the county or as known to the building official. The address of owners shown on the assessment roll shall be conclusively deemed to be the proper address for the purpose of mailing such notice. The failure of the building official to make or attempt service on any person required in this section to be served shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served. Service by mailing shall be effective on the date of mailing. The failure of any person entitled to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of any proceedings taken under this article.

  • (3) Proof of service of the notice and order shall be documented at the time of service by a declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the person effecting service, declaring the time and manner in which service was made.

  • (4) If the violations are not corrected within a reasonable time, the building official shall file in the office of the county recorder a certificate legally describing the property and certifying that a public nuisance exists on the property and the owner has been so notified. The building official shall file a new certificate with the county recorder that the nuisance has been abated whenever the corrections ordered shall have been

d within a reasonable time, the building official shall file in the office of the county recorder a certificate legally describing the property and certifying that a public nuisance exists on the property and the owner has been so notified. The building official shall file a new certificate with the county recorder that the nuisance has been abated whenever the corrections ordered shall have been

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City of Escondido, CA § 6-488

BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

§ 6-489

completed so that there no longer exists a public nuisance on the property described in the certificate; or the notice and order is rescinded by the planning commission upon appeal; or whenever the city abates the nuisance and the abatement costs have been paid. Such certificate shall be filed within five working days of the date of completion of such corrections.

  • (b) Extension of time to perform work. Upon receipt of a written request from any person required to comply with the order, the building official may grant an extension of time within which to complete said abatement, if the building official determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation imminently dangerous to life or property. The building official shall have the authority to place reasonable conditions on any such extensions.

  • (c) Appeal.

    • (1) Any person aggrieved by the action of the building official in issuing a notice and order pursuant to the provisions of this article may appeal to the planning commission within 10 calendar days of service of the notice and order. Notwithstanding section 6-491, if the building official's notice and order states a violation is dangerous to life or property and must be abated within seven calendar days, then the appeal shall be filed with the city manager within five calendar days of service. If no appeal is filed within the time prescribed, the action of the building official will be final.

    • (2) All appeals must be in writing, and must be accompanied by a filing fee, which will be established by resolution of the city council. The appeal must state the decision from which the appeal is taken, and must contain a concise statement of the reasons for the appeal.

    • (3) Appeals must be filed with the city clerk. The filing of an appeal will immediately stay the action proposed in the notice and order, until the planning commission has acted upon the appeal. Violations deemed dangerous to life or property will be promptly resolved by the city manager or designee ("city manager") based upon the written appeal. The city manager's decision shall be final.

    • (4) Within 10 calendar days of the decision of the planning commission, any individual member of the city council may request review of the decision of the planning commission. Such review must be requested in writing, and must be filed with the city clerk. There is no appeal fee payable upon a request for a review by a member of the city council.

  • (5) Planning commission appeals will be placed on the next available agenda. The planning commission, by a majority vote, may approve, modify or disapprove the decision of the building official. The city council by a majority vote may approve, modify or disapprove the decision of the planning commission, by requesting a review pursuant to subsection (c)(4) of this section.

(Ord. No. 85-44, § 1, 7-10-85; Ord. No. 88-28, § 1, 5-18-88; Ord. No. 96-29, § 1, 9-4-96; Ord. No. 98-17, § 1, 9-16-98; Ord. No. 2020-18 §§ 1—7, 8-26-20)

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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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