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Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures

§ 33-1242. Inapplicability of this division.

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

The following properties shall not be entitled to legal nonconforming use status under section 33-1241:

  • (a) Abandoned Use of Property. Any discontinuance of a nonconforming use for a continuous period of six months shall be deemed to constitute abandonment of any preexisting nonconforming rights and such property shall not thereafter be returned to such nonconforming use;

  • (b) Altered Property Use. Nonconforming uses may not be repaired, altered, improved or reconstructed in such a way that the nonconforming use becomes more permanent or is expanded. Alterations, improvements and reconstruction are deemed to make the nonconforming use more permanent or expanded if cumulative expenditures on the nonconforming use exceed the percentages of replacement value set forth in section 33-1243. All percentages used in section 33-1243 shall be calculated on a cumulative basis commencing with the initial expenditure. Replacement values shall be calculated by the director, or designee, using the most recent table of valuation multipliers of the International Code Council;

  • (c) Changed Use. A nonconforming building, structure or use shall not be changed to another nonconforming use;

  • (d) Extended Nonconforming Use. A nonconforming use shall not be physically extended or enlarged, except as permitted in section 33-1243. Minor expansions of nonconforming buildings are permitted provided the degree of nonconformity is not increased and all applicable development standards are met. The extension or enlargement of a lawful use to any portion of a nonconforming use, or the issuance of a home occupation permit pursuant to Article 44, shall not be deemed the extension of such nonconforming use.

  • (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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