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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW

§ 33-1360. Design changes and enforcement.

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

  • (a) Any change from the approved plans or specifications, or to the appearance of an existing structure, or a structure under construction, or approved landscaping plans, shall be subject to administrative review by the planning division. The planning staff may deny the building permit or certificate of occupancy, or approve those changes which it determines are consistent with the findings below. The director may agendize the matter to the planning commission, as applicable, for consideration of such changes. No building permit or certificate of occupancy may be issued until a final decision has been rendered regarding the change. Approval of changes shall be based on the following findings:

    • (1) The changes do not significantly alter the appearance, intent or purpose of the design;

    • (2) The quality of the design, material and equipment is maintained or is superior to the previously approved design and specifications.

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

  • 1-11-12)

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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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