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Division 9 — Zoning AdministratorArticle 68 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE

§ 33-1432. Exemptions.

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

The following projects shall be exempt from the timing requirements for the regions of influence identified by the citywide facilities plan:

  • (a) Projects authorized through a development agreement in accordance with section 33-1433 of this chapter;

  • (b) Rehabilitation/remodel projects in accordance with Article 61, Division 3 of this code;

  • (c) Zone changes;

  • (d) Annexations;

  • (e) Conversion of mobilehomes or apartments to condominium ownership where such

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§ 33-1432

§ 33-1435

conversions do not propose any additional spaces or units;

  • (f) Processing of applications for development of property in the process of being annexed to the city for which the city council has authorized negotiation of a preannexation agreement. In the event that the city council rescinds the authority for such negotiations, all processing of such project shall terminate and the provisions of the ordinance codified in this section prohibiting processing of such project shall apply;

  • (g) Nonresidential facilities in residential zones such as schools; daycare, rest homes, and convalescent facilities; churches; parks; public works projects; public facilities; and capital improvement projects;

  • (h) Extensions of time for tentative subdivision and parcel maps;

  • (i) Processing and development of properties in Tiers 1, 2 and 3 that are not included in an identified area region of influence containing a critical infrastructure deficiency;

  • (j) Applications for development of a single-family residence on any legal lot created prior to September 10, 1988, as to which the city council has granted an exemption from the provisions of the cost-managed, quality of life ordinance and the owner has no direct or indirect ownership interest in any property contiguous to such lot;

  • (k) Applications for development of a single-family residence on an existing vacant lot of record, zoned for residential use, where such lot was created prior to June 6, 1990, within the region of influence, provided the owner has no direct or indirect ownership interest in any property contiguous to such lot. A supplemental deposit shall be collected at the time of building permit issuance to ensure that facility impacts are adequately addressed.

  • (Ord. No. 94-16, § 1, 5-18-94; Ord. No. 95-11, § 1, 7-12-95)

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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

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