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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 70 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

§ 33-1476. Existing nonpermitted accessory units.

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

This article shall apply to all accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units which exist on the date of passage of the ordinance. All units which do not have a permit, or cannot receive a permit, upon passage of the ordinance codified herein shall be considered in violation and shall be subject to code enforcement action.

  • (a) Existing nonconforming units. Accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units that exist as of the effective date of this section that have previously been legally established may continue to operate as legal nonconforming units. Any unit that exists as of the effective date of this section, and has not previously been legally established, is

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1476

§ 33-1479

considered an unlawful use, unless the director of community development determines that the unit meets the provisions of this section and a permit is approved and issued.

  • (1) Conversion of legally established structures. The conversion of legally established structures shall require that the unit meet the provisions of this code. Any legally established waivers or nonconformities that existed when this section first went into effect may continue, provided that in no manner shall such waiver or nonconformity be expanded.

  • (2) Administration and enforcement of any nonconforming building standard shall be conducted in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 17980.12.

  • (Ord. No. 2020-07, § 6, 5-6-20; Ord. No. 2020-31R, § 6, 1-13-21; 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
    9. Article 68 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
    10. Article 69 — ESCONDIDO BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT ZONE
    11. ▸ Article 70 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
      Overview
      1. § 33-1470. Purpose and intent.
      2. § 33-1471. Permitted zones.
      3. § 33-1472. Permit required.
      4. § 33-1473. Occupancy limitations.
      5. § 33-1473 main building or attached garages, storage areas, or…
      6. § 33-1474. Development standards.
      7. § 33-1474 size of the lot as provided in Table 33-1474.
      8. § 33-1475. Other regulations.
      9. § 33-1476. Existing nonpermitted accessory units.
      10. § 33-1477. Application and procedure.
      11. § 33-1478. Findings for approval and denial.
      12. § 33-1479. Appeal.
      13. § 33-1480. Fees.
    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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