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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 75 — SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY FOCUS PLANNING AREA

§ 33-1571. Objective.

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

The City of Escondido desires attractive, well-planned development that will have minimal impact on the environment and achieve compatibility with the San Dieguito regional park. It is the objective of the City Of Escondido to establish a set of design standards and guidelines that encourage alternative methods of development and ensure the best use of the site within the San Dieguito focus area boundary, while protecting the public health, safety and general welfare.

It is the objective of this article to:

  • (1) Preserve the scenic views from the Lake Hodges watershed, trails and proposed public facilities to surrounding hills.

  • (2) Minimize the visual impact of grading and development as seen from the public areas of the river valley and promote site planning that is compatible with the rural, natural character of the river valley.

  • (3) Protect habitat and water resource values of the area.

(Ord. No. 93-17, § 1, 8-18-93)

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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…
    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
      Overview
      1. § 33-1570. Purpose and intent.
      2. § 33-1571. Objective.
      3. § 33-1572. Applicability.
      4. § 33-1573. Exemptions and exceptions.
      5. § 33-1574. Minimum requirements.
      6. § 33-1575. Review.
      7. § 33-1576. Guidelines.
      8. § 33-1576 Do This Instead of this
      9. § 33-1577 - (i) Maintain adequate building setback;
      10. § 33-1577. Findings for approval.
      11. § 33-1578 FIGURE 33.1572.3
    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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