§ 33-1474 size of the lot as provided in Table 33-1474. — Escondido Zoning Code

(A) If authorized by the underlying zoning, an accessory dwelling unit may be attached to a guest house provided that the overall combined floor area of the combined building or structure does not exceed 75% of the main unit.
(B) When an accessory dwelling unit is attached to other accessory building(s) or structure(s), such as a garage, carport, or patio cover, the overall combined building area of the structure(s) shall not exceed the existing floor area of the main residence.

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Table 33-1474
Maximum Permitted Accessory Dwelling
Unit Size
Lot Size 1 bedroom or less More than 1 bedroom
Less than 20,000 sq. ft. 850 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft. or more 1,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft.
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(6) Minimum unit size. The minimum permitted size of an accessory dwelling unit shall be the size of an efficiency unit as defined by the California Health and Safety Code section 17958.1. The minimum unit size of the residential zone shall not apply to the accessory dwelling unit that is built on the same legal lot as the primary residence in compliance with all local development standards.
(7) Height. Accessory dwelling units shall conform to the height limits of the zone, except that an accessory dwelling unit 16 feet in height shall be allowed regardless of the applicable height limit.
(8) Lot coverage. The combined area of all structures on a lot shall conform to the lot coverage limitation of the zone in which the property is located.
(9) Number of accessory dwelling units on properties with more than one detached single-family dwelling. One ADU shall be permitted through conversion of space within proposed or existing space of a single-family dwelling or existing structure, and through construction of a new detached ADU.
(b) Junior accessory dwelling units, as constructed within the existing or proposed singlefamily residence, shall be subject to all development standards of the zone in which the property is located, except as modified below.
- (1) Number of bedrooms. There is no allowed limit on the number of bedrooms provided that the accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit complies with local building and fire code requirements.
- (2) The junior accessory dwelling unit shall be provided with a separate exterior entry and may have direct, interior access into the main building.
- (3) A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
- (4) The junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1474

(5) Maximum unit size. The maximum junior accessory dwelling unit size shall not exceed 500 square feet in total floor area and shall be contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions of the existing residence to accommodate ingress and egress.
- (6) Minimum unit size. The minimum permitted size of a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be the size of an efficiency unit as defined by the California Health and Safety Code section 17958.1. The minimum unit size of the residential zone shall not apply to the junior accessory dwelling unit that is built on the same legal lot as the primary residence in compliance with all local development standards.
- (7) Except as provided herein, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all other zoning code standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, building height, floor area ratio, and lot coverage.
- (8) Number of junior accessory dwelling units on properties with more than one detached single-family dwelling. No JADUs shall be permitted on properties with multiple detached single-family dwellings.
(c) Parking requirements.
- (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the city will not impose parking standards for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit.
- (2) When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, replacement parking is not required.
(d) Design of the unit.
- (1) Access doors and entry for the accessory dwelling unit shall not be oriented to the nearest adjacent property line or create a second "front door" that is comparable to the main entrance.
- (2) The accessory dwelling unit's color and materials must match those of the primary residence. The director shall review accessory dwelling unit applications to ensure the addition is integrated with the primary structure with respect to roof design, height, compatible materials, color, texture, and design details. If the accessory dwelling unit is an addition to a site with known historic resources or has been determined to have historic value by the director, all improvements shall retain the historical and/or architectural value and significance of the landmark, historical building, or historical district as specified by section 33-1475. The improvements shall be compatible with and retain the texture and material of the primary building(s) and/or structure(s) or its appurtenant fixtures, including signs, fences, parking, site plan, landscaping and the relationship of such features to similar features of other buildings within an historical district.
(e) Addresses. The addresses of both units shall be displayed in such a manner that they are clearly seen from the street.
(f) Fire sprinklers. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1474

ZONING

§ 33-1476

(Ord. No. 2020-07, § 6, 5-6-20; Ord. No. 2020-31R, § 6, 1-13-21; Ord. No. 2021-10, § 6, 10-27-21; Ord. No. 2023-15, 10/25/2023)