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

§ 33-1339 adjacent to the development.

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

  • (3) Additional requirements.

    • (A) The minimum size street tree shall be a 15 gallon, two inch caliper and six feet in height, in accordance with AAN standards.

    • (B) All trees shall be double-staked using treated lodgepole pine stakes and flexible rubber ties. Remove any nursery stakes. Trees located within six feet of pavement shall be provided with root barriers.

    • (C) All trees shall have a watering basin around the tree, except in turf areas, and shall receive deep watering to promote deep rooting until established or based on individual tree demands.

    • (D) Palms used as street trees shall be a minimum of six foot brown trunk height (BTH). Single-stem trees such as palms which do not lend themselves to top trimming will not be permitted under utility wires.

  • (4) Street tree maintenance and replacement.

    • (A) Newly planted trees shall be watered until established and shall be maintained in a flourishing manner. Trees shall be replaced with a minimum 15 gallon size tree consistent with the suggested street tree list.

    • (B) All street trees shall be watered by the abutting owner in front of whose property such trees are planted.

    • (C) The planting, removal, trimming, pruning of trees in all public parks, parkways and street right-of-way within the City of Escondido shall be maintained by the director of parks and recreation.

  • (5) Removal of trees in public right-of-way.

    • (A) No person shall cut down, destroy or move a tree growing or located within any public street right-of-way or public park within the city, without first obtaining a written permit from the director of parks and recreation. The director of parks and recreation may refer the application to another department, committee, or person for comments and recommendations.

An application for a permit shall contain the number, species, size and location of the tree or trees involved, a statement of the reason for the requested action and any other pertinent information. The following criteria shall be considered when granting a permit:

  • (i) The condition of the tree with respect to its health, public nuisance or public safety;

  • (ii) Consideration of whether the tree(s) removal is necessary and relocation and redesign cannot be avoided in order to construct public improvements and utilities;

  • (iii) Consideration of whether the removal is necessary to control erosion, soil retention or diversion or increased flow of surface water;

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1339

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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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