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Division 8 — Plot Plans

§ 33-1314. Definition, purpose, and applicability.

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

  • (a) Plot plan means a zoning instrument used primarily to review the location and site development of certain permitted land uses. The plot plan review process is required when any of the following are proposed in a multifamily, commercial, or industrial zone:

    • (1) A new building, structure, or addition;

    • (2) A new permitted use of land or existing structure that may require additional off-street parking;

    • (3) A modification of an existing development affecting the building area, parking (when a reduction in parking spaces is proposed), outdoor uses, or on-site circulation. Changes to parking areas that do not result in a reduction in parking spaces are exempt from plot plan review, but require design review, as provided in section 33-1355(b)(2);

    • (4) As may otherwise be required by this chapter.

Plot plan review is not required for residential development created by a planned development or residential subdivision of single-family lots.

  • (b) Minor plot plan may include, but shall not be limited to, a change in use with no additional floor area, minor building additions, outdoor storage as an accessory use in the industrial zones, or other site plan changes affecting site circulation and parking, as determined by the director.

  • (c) Major plot plan may include, but shall not be limited to, new construction, reconstruction and additions of facilities permitted in the underlying zone, or other projects that exceed thresholds for a minor plot plan, as determined by the director. All two-family dwelling projects proposed pursuant to section 33-115 shall be subject to the approval of a major plot plan.

  • (d) Pursuant to AB 1397, rezoning of sites for the RHNA past the April 15, 2021 statutory deadline is subject to by-right approval of housing projects that include 20% of lower income units. Select sites identified in the city's adopted Suitable Sites Inventory (Appendix B of the City's Housing Element) are subject to the required by-right provisions of AB 1397 (Government Code section 65583.2). The select sites identified in the city's adopted Suitable Sites Inventory provide by-right approval through the plot plan review process for multi-family housing consistent with the densities and development standards established for the specific plan areas. To be consistent with AB 1397, this section further specifies that housing projects setting aside 20% of the units for lower income households are permitted by-right, without discretionary review.

  • (Ord. No. 2023-15, 10/25/2023)

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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
  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
    Overview
    1. § 33-1314. Definition, purpose, and applicability.
    2. § 33-1315. Authorization, procedure and modifications.
    3. § 33-1317 land use.
    4. § 33-1316. Findings, notification of action and appeals.
    5. § 33-1317. Expiration and extension of time.
  13. Division 9 — Zoning Administrator

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