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Division 9 — Zoning Administrator›Article 78 — MERCADO AREA PLAN OVERLAY

§ 33-1611. Purpose.

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

  • (a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of the Mercado overlay zone is to identify and designate the Mercado overlay area that is intended to encourage the revitalization of the area and ensure land use compatibility by allowing development to take place that is appropriate with overall community goals of improving the gateway area of Escondido.

  • (b) Applicability. This article shall apply to all public and private development located with in the Mercado overlay zone area, which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference, requiring discretionary or administrative permits including new development, additions and expansions. The Mercado overlay zone shall be used in conjunction with the Mercado area plan document, adopted by resolution, establishing appropriate architectural, signage and landscaping guidelines as well as permitted, conditional and accessory uses.

  • (Ord. No. 2001-35, § 4, 12/19/01)

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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
    17. Article 77 — CENTRE CITY RESIDENTIAL (CCR) OVERLAY ZONE
    18. ▸ Article 78 — MERCADO AREA PLAN OVERLAY
      Overview
      1. § 33-1611. Purpose.
      2. § 33-1612. Land Uses.
      3. § 33-1613. Design Standards.
    19. Article 79 — EAST VALLEY PARKWAY OVERLAY ZONE
    20. Article 80 — PUBLIC FACILITIES OVERLAY ZONE

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