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Division 9 — Zoning AdministratorArticle 64 — DESIGN REVIEW

§ 33-1361 - (9) Areas to be landscaped;

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

  • (10) Location, height, and type of fencing;

    • (11) Location and dimensions of existing and proposed exterior doors, entryways, walkways, balconies, stairways, roof eaves, etc.;

    • (12) Consistency and unity of all features of the site plan;

    • (13) Photographs of the existing site and adjacent properties, including lots across the street or alley, as well as buildings within 100 feet of the project property lines;

    • (14) Aerial photos or satellite imagery of the project site are recommended and may be required as a part of the application.

    • (15) Location of mechanical equipment.

  • (b) Architectural presentation plans.

    • (1) Exterior elevations. A colored, scaled and dimensioned drawing of each face of the proposed structure showing/labeling materials, colors, textures, doors, windows, architectural detailing, landscaping (size at the time of planting), mechanical equipment, etc.;

    • (2) Material board showing all exterior materials including color chips, wall samples, roof samples, window and door materials etc.; in lieu of a materials board, color photographs and/or product information sheets/brochures, which clearly show the nature of the material, may be submitted with color chips representing the proposed color scheme. Materials must be formatted to fit in an eight and one-half (8 1/2) inch by 11 inch file folder.

    • (3) Floor plans, where applicable, should indicate use of the rooms, square footage, units and dimensions;

    • (4) Scale models of the project site may be required as a part of the application.

  • (c) Landscape plan. A conceptual landscaping plan at the same scale as the site plan including the following information:

    • (1) A clear indication of trees, shrubs, lawn and paving areas;

    • (2) The container size, type, amount and location of all plant materials and a proposed plant pallet including both botanical and common name;

    • (3) Specification of all existing trees designating removal, retention or relocation on site;

    • (4) Type and dimensions of all hardscape material, outdoor furniture, garden walls, fencing and walking surfaces;

    • (5) Slope planting for all slopes in excess of three vertical feet;

    • (6) Street trees, selected from the approved street tree list and planted at the ratio designated in the city's landscape standards.

  • (d) Signs. A scaled and dimensioned plot plan and elevation of all proposed signs showing:

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1361

§ 33-1365

  • (1) Street rights-of-way, property lines, setback lines, structure and site features;

  • (2) Location, size, materials, colors, copy and type of illumination;

  • (3) An indication of affected or proposed planters, parking areas, buildings, etc.;

  • (4) Elevation of signs in relation to buildings;

  • (5) Location and sizes of all existing signs on the site to remain;

  • (6) The area of the buildings or lease space, and/or the total lease area.

  • (e) Any other material necessary to process an application and make the findings required in section 33-1359 of this document.

  • (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
    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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