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Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures

§ 33-1248. Findings.

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

The building advisory and appeals board shall not grant an appeal until the following findings are made:

  • (a) The use or structures to which the legal nonconforming use applies was lawfully in existence prior to the imposition of the law to which the current use or structures do not conform;

  • (b) The use of the property or building does not constitute a public nuisance as a result of conditions that threaten the public health, safety and welfare.

  • (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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