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Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures

§ 33-1246 or very low-income for at least one year prior to the date of the proposed…

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

  • (2) The property owner restricts the property for occupation solely by individuals of families of low-and very low-income for a period of at least 10 years. Such restrictions shall be in a form satisfactory to the city attorney;

    • (3) The property owner does not charge rent for the property which is in excess of 30% of the gross household income of the residents of the property.

  • (f) Income Definition. For the purposes of subsection (e) of this section, the term "low-and very low-income" means 80% and 50% respectively of median income of the San Diego County metropolitan statistical area adjusted for household size or any more recent definition adopted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

  • (g) Any property owner electing to not be subject to restrictions imposed pursuant to subsection (e)(2) of this section shall immediately notify the city and shall terminate, demolish or bring the nonconforming use into compliance with all relevant zoning, building, plumbing, electrical and similar codes within 30 days of terminating the lowincome use.

  • (h) Miscellaneous Exceptions. The following nonconforming situations are not subject to this division:

    • (1) Lots created in the Old Escondido Neighborhood Historic District pursuant to Article 65, section 33-1376;

    • (2) Single-family residential lots that were created legally but now do not meet minimum lot width, lot frontage or lot area;

    • (3) Nonconforming structures listed on the city's local register of historic places pursuant to the provisions of Article 40 of this chapter.

  • (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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