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

§ 33-1478. Findings for approval and denial.

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

The decision to deny an application shall be in writing and shall state the reasons therefor. A permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall be issued upon a finding that all of the following have been established:

  • (a) Adequate public facilities and services are available;

  • (b) All requirements of this article and the zoning code are met;

  • (c) The project will not create a second front entrance;

  • (d) The unit is integrated with the primary structure with respect to roof design, height, compatible materials, color, texture, and design details; and

  • (e) The accessory dwelling unit does not create any adverse impact on any real property that is listed in the local, state, or federal Register of Historic Places.

(Ord. No. 92-42, § 1, 11-4-92; Ord. No. 2002-15R, § 5, 5-1-02; Ord. No. 2003-15, § 4, 6-4-03; Ord. No. 2017-06, § 8, 8-16-17)

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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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