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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 62 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS

§ 33-1323 undisturbed area and is designated to ensure that the natural area remains…

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

"Tertiary treated recycled water" means water that has been through three levels of treatment including filtration and disinfection.

"Turf" means a groundcover surface of mowed grass.

"Water feature" means a design element where open water performs an aesthetic or recreational function. A water feature includes a pond, lake, waterfall, fountain, artificial streams, spa and swimming pool. Constructed wetlands used for on-site wastewater treatment or stormwater best management practices are not water features; and therefore, are not subject to the water budget calculation.

"WUCOLS" means Water Use Classification of Landscape Species and refers to the Department of Water Resources 1999 publication or the most current version. (Ord. No. 2010-01, § 4, 2-3-10)

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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
  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
    Overview
    1. § 33-1318. Office established—Authority.
    2. § 33-1319. Powers and duties and procedure.
    3. ▸ Article 62 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
      Overview
      1. § 33-1320. Purpose.
      2. § 33-1321. Findings.
      3. § 33-1322. Definitions.
      4. § 33-1322 up into drinking water systems to prevent contaminat…
      5. § 33-1323 undisturbed area and is designated to ensure that th…
      6. § 33-1323. Applicability.
      7. § 33-1324. Landscape approval and modification of outdoor wate…
      8. § 33-1325. Administration, landscape manual and fees.
      9. § 33-1326. Landscape documentation package.
      10. § 33-1327. Adjustment to landscaped area for nonvegetated area.
      11. § 33-1328. New single-family residential projects with limited…
      12. § 33-1329. Cemeteries.
      13. § 33-1330. Regulations applicable to use of turf on landscaped…
      14. § 33-1331. Projects with model homes.
      15. § 33-1332. Recycled water.
      16. § 33-1333. Landscaping and irrigation installation.
      17. § 33-1334. Landscaping and irrigation maintenance.
      18. § 33-1335. Certificate of completion.
      19. § 33-1336. Wasting water—Prevention.
      20. § 33-1337. City's right to inspect and audit outdoor water use.
      21. § 33-1338. Enforcement and appeal.
      22. § 33-1339 enforcement powers as set forth in the code.
      23. § 33-1339. Standards for landscaping.
      24. § 33-1339 - (E) Groundcovers shall provide 100% coverage withi…
      25. § 33-1339 - (2) Landscape maintenance.
      26. § 33-1339 adjacent to the development.
      27. § 33-1339 - (iv) The effect of removal of the tree will have o…
    4. Article 63 — TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
    5. Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW
    6. Article 65 — OLD ESCONDIDO NEIGHBORHOOD
    7. Article 66 — SIGN ORDINANCE
    8. Article 67 — DENSITY BONUS AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVES
    9. Article 68 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
    10. Article 69 — ESCONDIDO BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT ZONE
    11. Article 70 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
    12. Article 71 — (RESERVED)
    13. Article 72 — (RESERVED)
    14. Article 73 — TEMPORARY USES, OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALE OF RETAI…
    15. Article 74 — DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
    16. Article 75 — SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY FOCUS PLANNING AREA
    17. Article 77 — CENTRE CITY RESIDENTIAL (CCR) OVERLAY ZONE
    18. Article 78 — MERCADO AREA PLAN OVERLAY
    19. Article 79 — EAST VALLEY PARKWAY OVERLAY ZONE
    20. Article 80 — PUBLIC FACILITIES OVERLAY ZONE

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