§ 33-1345. Threshold standards for existing facilities.

• (a) The requirements for a conditional use permit under this section shall apply to existing facilities when one of the following occurs:

  • (1) A facility is remodeled by more than 25% of the replacement costs as determined by a building department official;

  • (2) The number of rooms is altered or uses changed;

  • (3) There is an increase of more than 3,000 square feet or more than a 10% increase for hotels larger than 30,000 square feet.

• (b) Upon written application, the requirement for a CUP and/or market analysis for modification to existing facilities may be waived if the director finds:

  • (1) That it can be seen with certainty that the proposed renovations will not have a negative effect on the community or area plan for the area in which the facility is located;

  • (2) That the proposed renovations are consistent with the goals and policies of the adopted general plan;

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1345

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• (3) That the proposed renovations are so minor in nature that to require a CUP and/or a market analysis would be unduly burdensome in relationship to the scale of the project;

• (4) That it can be seen with certainty that the proposed renovations will have a negligible effect on the existing market for the type of rooms provided; or

• (5) It can be demonstrated that modifications are necessary to maintain health and safety standards pursuant to city, county and state regulations.

(Zoning Code, Ch. 107, § 1070A.60; Ord. No. 91-5, § 6, 4-3-91; Ord. No. 2016-15, § 4, 10-26-16)