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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW

§ 33-1350. Purpose.

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

  • (a) The exterior appearance of buildings, structures, signs and the type and extent of landscaping and the development of the site affect the desirability of the immediate area and neighboring areas for residential, commercial, industrial or other purposes. It is in the interest of the city to prevent the introduction of elements which may be incompatible with the highest quality of development sought by the city and which might impair the value of both improved and unimproved property, It is the intent of the city council to encourage the most appropriate and beneficial use of land so as to safeguard the general welfare of the community as it is described in the general plan.

  • (b) In order to preserve the natural charm, and integrity and quality of the built environment, it is necessary to regulate the design and appearance of development in order to insure compatibility with existing development and ensure that new development is consistent with or exceeds the high quality of the development projects currently located in the city.

  • (Ord. No. 91-52, § 1, 11-13-91; Ord. No. 2011-19R, § 5, 1-11-12)

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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
  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
    4. Article 63 — TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
    5. ▸ Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW
      Overview
      1. § 33-1350. Purpose.
      2. § 33-1351. (Reserved)
      3. § 33-1352. (Reserved)
      4. § 33-1353. (Reserved)
      5. § 33-1354. Jurisdiction.
      6. § 33-1355 major park structures, police stations, or fire stat…
      7. § 33-1355. Exemptions and exceptions.
      8. § 33-1356. Elements of design considerations.
      9. § 33-1357. Design review standards.
      10. § 33-1359 - (1) Fences and walls shall conform to all ordinanc…
      11. § 33-1358. Design review process.
      12. § 33-1359. Findings.
      13. § 33-1361 building design.
      14. § 33-1360. Design changes and enforcement.
      15. § 33-1361. Submittal requirements.
      16. § 33-1361 - (9) Areas to be landscaped;
      17. § 33-1362. Appeals.
      18. § 33-1363. Design review in specific plans.
      19. § 33-1364. Design review in historic overlay districts.
    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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