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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 66 — SIGN ORDINANCE

§ 33-1396 major subdivisions located within the general plan area of Escondido may also…

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

  • (1) Number. Up to 10 single-faced or double-faced signs per development;

    • (2) Area. Temporary directional signs shall not exceed four square feet per face nor dimensions of two feet by two feet;

    • (3) Height. Maximum sign height shall be five feet;

    • (4) Location. Temporary directional signs shall not be placed within any public right-ofway or be attached to utility poles, nor shall they interfere with vehicle sight distance requirements. Written approval of the property owner(s) is required to be submitted with the application;

    • (5) Spacing. Each temporary directional sign shall be placed a distance of not less than 100 feet from any other temporary directional sign or real estate kiosk sign of the same development, except when they are across the street from one another;

    • (6) Right of Entry. All temporary directional signs must have prior written consent of the property owners to allow the city, in the event of noncompliance, to enter said property and remove the sign. A copy of said consent shall be filed with the planning division in conjunction with the sign permit application;

    • (7) Time Periods. Permits for temporary directional signs shall be issued for a limited period of time, not to exceed one year, or until each unit is sold for the first time, whichever occurs first. Following the one year period, the permittee shall apply for a six month extension or all signs shall be removed. The total permitted time period shall not exceed 36 months and each application for an extension shall include a rightof-entry consent form from any new property owners involved;

    • (8) Cash Deposit and Fee. A cash deposit or bond in the amount necessary to remove such signs and an administrative fee as may be established by resolution of the city council may be required to be deposited with the city to ensure compliance with the stipulations of this chapter and removal of signs in a timely manner. Upon confirmation that the signs have been removed, the deposit will be refunded or the bond released. In the event the city removes a sign, due to noncompliance with the permit or these regulations, the full amount of the bond or cash deposit shall be due the city in order to defray enforcement costs;

    • (9) Unauthorized Alterations. There shall be no additions, tag signs, attention-getting devices or other appurtenances added to the sign as approved;

    • (10) Lighting. Artificial illumination of temporary real estate directional signs by any means is prohibited.

  • (e) Bulletin Signs.

    • (1) Any allowable wall or freestanding sign may be a changeable copy sign announcing cultural activities, events or programs to be held on the premises, for the following uses only:

      • (A) Amphitheaters;

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1396

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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
      Overview
      1. § 33-1390. Purpose and applicability.
      2. § 33-1391. Definitions.
      3. § 33-1391 ordinance, including overlay, area and neighborhood …
      4. § 33-1392. Permit administration.
      5. § 33-1392 - (1) Three copies of a scaled plan showing:
      6. § 33-1393. Exempt and prohibited signs.
      7. § 33-1393 - (1) Glazing area signs.
      8. § 33-1393 - (16) No trespassing, no parking, and similar warni…
      9. § 33-1393 16-119.
      10. § 33-1394. Construction and maintenance of signs.
      11. § 33-1395. Sign standards—General.
      12. § 33-1396. General use signs.
      13. § 33-1396 of business each day.
      14. § 33-1396 major subdivisions located within the general plan a…
      15. § 33-1396 - (B) Theaters;
      16. § 33-1397. Temporary signage on private property.
      17. § 33-1398. Enforcement and penalties.
      18. § 33-1399. Nonconforming signs.
    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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