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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 67 — DENSITY BONUS AND RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVES

§ 33-1410. Purpose.

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

The purpose of this article is to specify how the city will implement State Density Bonus Law (Government Code sections 65915–65918) ("State Density Bonus Law"), as required by Government Code section 65915(a).

This article is intended to materially assist the housing industry in providing adequate and affordable shelter for all economic segments of the community and to provide a balance of housing opportunities for very low income, lower income, and senior households, as well as transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, and homeless persons, throughout the city. It is intended that this article facilitate the development of affordable housing development projects and implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of Escondido General Plan Housing Element.

If any provision of this article conflicts with State Density Bonus Law or other applicable state law, such state law shall control. Any ambiguities shall be interpreted to be consistent with state law. Applicable state statutes should be consulted for amendments prior to applying the provisions in this article. (Ord. No. 92-19, § 1, 4-22-92; Ord. No. 94-38, § 1, 12-7-94; Ord. No. 2017-05, § 7, 5-24-17; Ord. No. 2021-10, § 6, 10-27-21)

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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
      Overview
      1. § 33-1410. Purpose.
      2. § 33-1411. Definitions.
      3. § 33-1412. General applicability.
      4. § 33-1413. Standard incentives for new residential construction.
      5. § 33-1413 ==> picture [352 x 212] intentionally omitted <==
      6. § 33-1413 ==> picture [352 x 168] intentionally omitted <==
      7. § 33-1414. Alternative or additional incentives and concession…
      8. § 33-1415. Condominium conversions.
      9. § 33-1416. Housing with child care facilities.
      10. § 33-1417 child care facility; or
      11. § 33-1417. Affordable and senior housing standards.
      12. § 33-1418. Affordability tenure.
      13. § 33-1419. Application requirements and review.
      14. § 33-1420. Affordable housing agreement.
      15. § 33-1421 with this article by executing an affordable housing…
      16. § 33-1421. Agreement processing and administrative fee.
      17. § 33-1422. Noticing and procedural requirements for expiring r…
      18. § 33-1423. Interpretation.
    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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