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

§ 33-1576 Do This Instead of this

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

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  • (E) Commercial uses should be designed to complement the park. A design theme should be utilized which relates most closely to the Old California farmhouse or ranch style.

  • (F) Retaining and stem walls, and structural supports which are an integral part of the structure or accessory use should not exceed eight feet in height. Exterior structural supports and undersides of floors and decks including stem walls, within view of the park, should be screened with landscaping, in accordance with fire safety standards.

  • (3) Accessory structures and uses.

    • (A) Tennis courts, gazeboes, sheds, swimming pools and other similar accessory structures/uses should be set back from the ridgeline and properly screened with landscaping to be unobtrusive within view of the valley floor. In deck construction, excessively high distances between structures and grade shall be avoided.

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  • (B) The visible area(s) of accessory structures/uses located on slopes within viewshed of the park should be minimized through a combined use of contour grading, berms and landscaping.

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City of Escondido, CA

ESCONDIDO CODE

§ 33-1576

§ 33-1576

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  • (4) Landscaping.

    • (A) Drought-tolerant and native species should be used wherever possible to minimize water usage and maintain the natural shape and rural character of the environment. Landscaping should make a gradual transition from ornamental to native vegetation (See Landscape Ordinance 91-55).

    • (B) Existing mature, native trees and shrubs, natural rock outcroppings and riparian areas should be preserved (See Tree Preservation & Clearing and Grubbing Ordinances 91-54).

    • (C) Planting along the slope side of development should be designed to allow controlled views out, yet partially screen and soften the architecture. Tree species selection and placement should be designed to be capable of exceeding the height of the top of the slope.

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  • (D) Clearing for firebreaks and planting of nonnative, fire retardant vegetation should occur on top of the slope so that the area is not within the viewshed below. Sensitive fire suppression landscape designs to provide necessary protection while striving to maintain the visual and biological integrity of the native plant communities should be utilized in accordance with the following (See Escondido Fire Department Wildland Interface Guidelines).

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-1576

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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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