Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW
§ 33-1361 - (9) Areas to be landscaped;
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(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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- Chapter 6
- Division 2 — Routing
- Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
- Division 1 — Generally
- Division 1
- Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
- Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
- Division 5 — Reasonable Accommodation
- Division 6 — Public Hearings, Notices, Fees and Appeals
- Division 7 — Enforcement and Penalties
- Division 8 — Plot Plans
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▸ Division 9 — Zoning Administrator
Overview- § 33-1318. Office established—Authority.
- § 33-1319. Powers and duties and procedure.
- Article 62 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
- Article 63 — TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
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▸ Article 64 — DESIGN REVIEW
Overview- § 33-1350. Purpose.
- § 33-1351. (Reserved)
- § 33-1352. (Reserved)
- § 33-1353. (Reserved)
- § 33-1354. Jurisdiction.
- § 33-1355 major park structures, police stations, or fire stat…
- § 33-1355. Exemptions and exceptions.
- § 33-1356. Elements of design considerations.
- § 33-1357. Design review standards.
- § 33-1359 - (1) Fences and walls shall conform to all ordinanc…
- § 33-1358. Design review process.
- § 33-1359. Findings.
- § 33-1361 building design.
- § 33-1360. Design changes and enforcement.
- § 33-1361. Submittal requirements.
- § 33-1361 - (9) Areas to be landscaped;
- § 33-1362. Appeals.
- § 33-1363. Design review in specific plans.
- § 33-1364. Design review in historic overlay districts.
- Article 65 — OLD ESCONDIDO NEIGHBORHOOD
- Article 66 — SIGN ORDINANCE
- Article 67 — DENSITY BONUS AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVES
- Article 68 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
- Article 69 — ESCONDIDO BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT ZONE
- Article 70 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
- Article 71 — (RESERVED)
- Article 72 — (RESERVED)
- Article 73 — TEMPORARY USES, OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALE OF RETAI…
- Article 74 — DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
- Article 75 — SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY FOCUS PLANNING AREA
- Article 77 — CENTRE CITY RESIDENTIAL (CCR) OVERLAY ZONE
- Article 78 — MERCADO AREA PLAN OVERLAY
- Article 79 — EAST VALLEY PARKWAY OVERLAY ZONE
- Article 80 — PUBLIC FACILITIES OVERLAY ZONE