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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 66 — SIGN ORDINANCE

§ 33-1396 of business each day.

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

  • (C) Each dealership shall be permitted to display banners for a maximum of 30 consecutive days for special events, not exceeding 100 square feet in size per banner. 

    - (D) Window banners, antenna mast flags, wind-driven propellers, streamers, windshield sunshades, stuffed animals and inflatable characters are prohibited. 

- (E) Temporary 25 foot by 50 foot shade tents are permitted in display areas (not customer parking areas) for 30 day periods, or the length of a promotion/event, whichever is less. All requests shall be reviewed by the building division and fire department for compliance with all building and fire codes.

  • (b) On-Site Subdivision Signs.

    • (1) One temporary on-site subdivision sign is permitted on each street frontage of the property to be subdivided not to exceed two such signs for any subdivision. Each sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area and shall not exceed a height of 12 feet.

    • (2) One feature sign, one model sign and two flags or pennants for each model home may be placed on the model home lots, at the sales office, or in the parking lot of the subdivision. Such signs and flags shall not exceed four square feet in area and may be double-sided.

    • (3) Signs shall observe a minimum five foot setback from all property lines and shall not interfere with vehicle sight distance requirements.

    • (4) Such sign shall be for the identification of a subdivision, price information, and the developer's name, address and telephone number. Signs may be either single-faced or double-faced provided the faces are not more than 12 inches apart and are mounted along parallel planes.

    • (5) Such signs shall be removed within 30 calendar days from the date of the close of escrow for the final sale of the land or last residence for the first time. The director may grant a written extension of the period for which signs, flags, or pennants may be maintained after the final sale up to a maximum of six months.

    • (6) Signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times pursuant to section 33-4.

  • (c) Real Estate Kiosk Signs. Sign panels on a city-approved kiosk structure may be authorized for the purpose of providing directional information to residential developments with units for sale, lease, or exchange (including assisted living developments) located within Escondido's general plan area.

    • (1) Number. The maximum number of single-faced sign panels allowed shall be 10 per development.

    • (2) Area and Dimensions. Sign panels shall be five square feet in total area and shall measure five feet horizontal length by one foot vertical height.

    • (3) Height. Maximum sign height for a single sign structure (kiosk) shall be 11 feet.

    • (4) Kiosk Structures. All sign panels shall be located on a city-approved kiosk structure.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1396

§ 33-1396

  • (5) Permitted Locations. Signs shall be located on designated city kiosk structures within the public right-of-way. If, in the opinion of the director, available city kiosk structures will not permit adequate directional information, kiosk structures may be approved by the director on private property with the written permission of the property owner. A kiosk location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each kiosk and shall be submitted to and approved by the planning division prior to the acceptance of a sign permit application.

    • (6) Sign Copy. Each kiosk panel shall contain only the name of the subdivision or residential development, or developer, or development logo, and a logo(s) regarding an award, special certification, or "green" development, and a directional arrow. Community directional panels (City Hall, library, parks, districts, historic sites, etc.), at the discretion of the city, may also be allowed on kiosk structures.

    • (7) Spacing. No real estate kiosk sign shall be placed within 300 feet of another except when they are across the street from one another. A maximum of seven temporary real estate directional sign panels for different developments may be grouped on a single kiosk structure face. Only one panel per development may be placed on a single kiosk structure face.

    • (8) Colors. Directional signs shall conform to colors and design standards approved by the director.

    • (9) Right of Entry. All kiosks which are placed on private property 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 prior to the acceptance of a sign permit application.

    • (10) Changes. Any sign approved for a particular development project within the city shall not be changed to another project without prior approval of the director of community development.

    • (11) Time Period. Permits for sign panels shall be issued for a limited period of time, not to exceed 24 months. Following the 24 month period, the permittee may apply for one year extensions or all sign panels shall be removed.

    • (12) Cash Deposit. A cash deposit or bond in the amount necessary to remove such sign and an administration 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 fashion. Upon confirmation that the sign has 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.

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

    • (14) Lighting. Artificial illumination of real estate kiosk signs by any means is prohibited.

  • (d) Temporary Real Estate Directional Signs. In addition to the approved kiosk sign panels,

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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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