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Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures

§ 33-1240. Definition and purpose.

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

"Nonconforming use", as used in this division, is the use of any building, structure or land which is prohibited by any city law, but which use was lawful prior to the effective date of such law. The purpose of this division is to provide for the control, improvement and termination of uses, structures or parcels which do not conform to the current regulations for the land on which they are located.

(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
  7. ▸ Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
    Overview
    1. § 33-1240. Definition and purpose.
    2. § 33-1241. Continuing nonconforming use.
    3. § 33-1242. Inapplicability of this division.
    4. § 33-1243. Exceptions to nonconforming use provisions.
    5. § 33-1246 or very low-income for at least one year prior to th…
    6. § 33-1244. Appeals.
    7. § 33-1245. Time for appeal.
    8. § 33-1246. Procedure for appeals.
    9. § 33-1247. Hearing on appeal.
    10. § 33-1248. Findings.
    11. § 33-1249. Appeal to planning commission and city council.
    12. § 33-1250. Future entitlements.
  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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