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Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments

§ 33-1228. Modification or revocation of variances.

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

The authority making the original grant of a variance or the city council shall have the discretion to initiate proceedings to revoke or modify a variance. If such proceedings are initiated, written notice of a public hearing shall be served on the owner of the property for which such variance was granted at least 10 days before such public hearing. Such notice may be served either personally or by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. A variance may be modified or revoked under the following circumstances:

  • (a) That the grant is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or is a nuisance;

  • (b) That the variance was obtained by fraud;

  • (c) That the purpose for which the variance was granted is not being exercised;

  • (d) That the use for which the variance was granted has ceased or been suspended for 12 months or more;

  • (e) That the conditions of the variance are not being complied with.

  • (Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)

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▸ Contents — Escondido Zoning Code
Escondido Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 6
  2. Division 2 — Routing
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. Division 1 — Generally
  5. Division 1
  6. ▸ Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
    Overview
    1. § 33-1220. Variance defined.
    2. § 33-1221. Administrative adjustment defined.
    3. § 33-1222. Authorization.
    4. § 33-1223. Application and procedure.
    5. § 33-1224. Variance findings.
    6. § 33-1225. Notification of action.
    7. § 33-1226. Appeal and effective date.
    8. § 33-1227. Expiration.
    9. § 33-1228. Modification or revocation of variances.
    10. § 33-1229. Limitation of refiling of applications.
  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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