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Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes

§ 33-1263. Factors to be considered.

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

The decisions of the planning commission and city council shall be in writing and shall state the reasons therefore after consideration of the following factors:

  • (a) That the public health, safety and welfare will not be adversely affected by the proposed change;

  • (b) That the property involved is suitable for the uses permitted by the proposed zone;

  • (c) That the uses permitted by the proposed zone would not be detrimental to surrounding properties;

  • (d) That the proposed change is consistent with the adopted general plan;

  • (e) That the proposed change of zone does not establish a residential density below 70% of the maximum permitted density of any lot or parcel of land previously zoned R-3, R-4, or R-5 unless the exceptions regarding dwelling unit density can be made pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 6;

  • (f) That the relationship of the proposed change is applicable to specific plans. (Ord. No. 2017-03R, § 4, 3-22-17)

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1264

§ 33-1270

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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
  8. ▸ Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
    Overview
    1. § 33-1260. Procedure.
    2. § 33-1261. Application, initiation and fee.
    3. § 33-1262. Planning commission action.
    4. § 33-1263. Factors to be considered.
    5. § 33-1264. Notification of planning commission's recommendation.
    6. § 33-1265. City council action.
    7. § 33-1270. Zoning of vacated public rights-of-way.
  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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