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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW

§ 33-1355. Exemptions and exceptions.

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

  • (a) Exemptions. This article shall not apply to the following:

    • (1) Painting of existing buildings, unless required by an adopted specific plan, overlay district, other code section, or where color was part of a discretionary action;

    • (2) Repair and maintenance of existing buildings;

    • (3) Interior modifications;

    • (4) Single-family residences of four or fewer lots, unless required by an adopted specific plan or overlay district, planned development, or other code section;

    • (5) Landscaping of single-family lots;

    • (6) Street improvement projects and below-ground public facilities constructed by the city as part of the capital improvement program.

  • (b) Exceptions. City staff shall review all other non-exempt projects for conformance with applicable design guidelines as noted below. Minor projects where the proposed work may have a significant effect on the surroundings may be agendized for review by the planning commission.

    • (1) Minor exterior changes in overlay zones;

    • (2) Minor exterior revisions to commercial, industrial, or multifamily residential projects, including, but not limited to, parking lot changes not involving a reduction in parking spaces, minor accessory structures, additions of in-wall ATMs, trash enclosures, or additions of minor components for which there are previously approved guidelines, such as above-ground storage tanks, vapor recovery tanks, security gates/fencing, or outdoor dining areas of 300 square feet or less;

    • (3) Minor public facilities such as accessory park structures, pump stations, ADA improvements, and bicycle trails;

    • (4) Production homes in subdivisions of five lots or more;

    • (5) Proposed signs pursuant to Article 66, Sign Ordinance;

    • (6) Repainting of existing structures in any new color palette where building colors were part of a discretionary action.

    • (7) Minor architectural or site modifications to industrial, commercial, and multifamily residential developments that were approved through a public hearing, if the modifications are in substantial conformance with the original approval. Modifications found not to be in substantial conformance may be agendized for review before the decision-making body that approved the original development.

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1355

ZONING

§ 33-1357

(Ord. No. 91-52, § 1, 11-13-91; Ord. No. 2008-22, § 4, 9-10-08; Ord. No. 2011-19R, § 5, 1-11-12; Ord. 2021-10)

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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
    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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