Proposed residential development projects shall not exceed the densities listed for the residential land use designations in the Escondido General Plan and Zoning Code, which indicate MAXIMUM development potential. The ACTUAL yield may be less than the maximum development potential due to development standards, policies, and environmental factors detailed in the General Plan and Zoning Code. Yield calculations resulting in any fractional units shall be rounded down to the next whole number to determine the number of residential units permitted on a parcel of land, except as may be permitted by Sections
32.202.02 and
32.202.03.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
Exceptions from density requirements may be permitted for the
timely development of lots pursuant to a development agreement, or
Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map or Vesting Parcel Map approved prior
to the effective date of the General Plan (June 6, 1990), and for
the conversion of existing mobile home parks or multiple residential
units to resident ownership, and for requests for a density bonus
pursuant to the residential land use section of the Zoning Code.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)
Notwithstanding Section
32.202.01, proposed Tentative Parcel Maps involving constrained lands or limited street dedications on the property, may be considered in conformance with the General Plan, if the Director of Planning and Building determines that the proposed project satisfies each of the following criteria:
A. The
Tentative Subdivision or Parcel Map proposes lot sizes which conform
with the standards of the current zoning designation and such zoning
conforms with the current land use category of the General Plan;
B. The
proposed lot sizes conform with the minimum size specified in the
General Plan Land Use Category in which it is located;
C. The
proposed map is infill in nature and the proposed lot sizes are compatible
with the size and design of surrounding properties; and
D. The
map design conforms with other General Plan goals regarding the preservation
of wetlands, riparian areas, steep slopes, and sensitive habitat areas.
(Ord. 96-26, § 1, Exh.
A, 9-11-96; Ord. 2022-02, § 4, 1-26-22)