It is the purpose and intent of the Old Escondido Neighborhood
historic district to:
(a)
Preserve the single-family residential character of the neighborhood;
(b)
Preserve the historic/cultural resources of the neighborhood;
(c)
Emphasize orientation towards pedestrian activities in the area;
(d)
Discourage nonresidential uses.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91)
The boundaries of Old Escondido Neighborhood are Fifth Avenue
on the north, Chestnut Street on the east, Thirteenth Avenue on the
south and South Escondido Boulevard on the west, excluding properties
fronting on Escondido Boulevard, and including north side of Fifth
Avenue from Juniper to Date. For more detailed boundaries see map
below.
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(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91)
The following principal uses and structures are permitted in
the Old Escondido Neighborhood:
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Use No.
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Use Title
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|---|---|
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1111
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Single-family dwellings, detached, including licensed residential
care facilities for six or fewer persons
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6815
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Small family day care centers as defined in section 33-8 of this code.
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(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91; Ord. No. 2004-21, § 6, 11-17-04; Ord. No. 2021-10, § 6, 10-27-21)
(a)
Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the Old Escondido
Neighborhood, provided they are incidental to, and do not substantially
alter the character of the permitted principal use or structure (i.e.,
garage, storage, shed, etc.). Accessory uses and structures are permitted
according to section 33-162 (R-1 zone) of this zoning code.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91; Ord. No. 2016-15, § 4, 10-26-16; Ord. No. 2017-06, § 8, 8-16-17)
(a)
The following uses are permitted anywhere within the neighborhood/district
if a conditional use permit has first been issued and subject to the
terms thereof.
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Use No.
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Use Title
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|---|---|
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1400
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Mobilehome parks conforming to the provisions of this article
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1591
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Bed and breakfast facilities, conforming to Article 32 (except
no signs shall be allowed, no variance to parking requirements granted
and size shall be limited to four rooms with no exception)
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4710
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Communications (excluding 4718—offices, 4712—relay
towers, microwave or others)
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4753
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Satellite dish antennas pursuant to Article 34 of this chapter
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4833
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Water storage as part of a utility water system (uncovered)
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6810
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Nursery, primary and secondary education (use of existing buildings
only)
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6910
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Religious activities
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6941
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Social clubs
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6942
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Fraternal associations and lodges
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6944
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Youth organizations subject to criteria of section 33-1105
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6952
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Civic associations
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(b)
The following conditional uses are permitted in existing buildings
within the Old Escondido Neighborhood on the south side of Fifth Avenue
between South Escondido Boulevard and Juniper.
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Use No.
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Use Title
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|---|---|
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6520
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Legal services
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6530
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Engineering, architectural and planning services
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6591
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Accounting, auditing, bookkeeping services, income tax services,
notary public
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6592
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Interior decorating consulting services
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6611
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Building contractors (includes residential, commercial, and
industrial) with no storage of vehicles, equipment, or materials
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(c)
No new structures shall be permitted for any conditional uses. All signs shall conform to section 33-1379 of this article. Any use or structure permitted or conditionally permitted by this zone and involving hazardous materials is subject to the conditional use permit requirements of Article 30 of this chapter.
(d)
The zoning administrator or planning commission shall evaluate all
conditional use permits against the criteria set forth in Article
61 of this chapter. In addition, those conditional use permits pursuant
to section 33-1374(b) shall be subject to the following:
(1)
Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
(2)
Adaptive reuse shall conform to design guidelines for historic resources.
Every project for adaptive reuse will be subject to design review
to assess appropriateness of the proposed use and any proposed changes
in relation to the area, the building, and the site.
(3)
Parking for employees shall be provided on site at a ratio of one
parking space per 300 square feet of the office area. Curbside parking
with a two hour limit shall be provided for customer parking. The
city will provide parking stickers for residents.
(4)
Noise and lighting standards shall be the same as for residential
areas.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91; Ord. No. 92-42, § 10, 11-4-92; Ord. No. 2004-21, § 9, 11-17-04; Ord. No. 2016-15, § 4, 10-26-16; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 7, 8-21-19; Ord. No. 2021-10, § 6, 10-27-21)
All industrial, office, commercial, agricultural and multifamily
uses not specifically listed in this article are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91)
(a)
Properties shall be developed in accordance with the single-family
residential (R-1) zone of Article 6 of this zoning code, except as
specifically mentioned in this article.
(b)
All new construction and all external modifications and changes to
structures and sites within the Old Escondido Neighborhood shall conform
to design guidelines for homeowners of historic resources.
(c)
Lot dimensions for newly created parcels may vary from the underlying
zone standard in order to facilitate the relocation of a historic
single-family residence, provided the lot maintains the minimum square
footage established for the zone and the relocated residence meets
all other criteria established by the city to the satisfaction of
the director of community development.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91; Ord. No. 2005-10R, § 4, 7-13-05; Ord. No. 2018-07R, § 7, 4-18-18; Ord. No. 2018-20, § 7, 11-28-18)
Off-street parking shall conform with Article 39 of this zoning
code.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91)
Noise and lighting standards will be the same as for residential
areas.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91)
Signs within the Old Escondido Neighborhood shall conform to
the following provisions:
(a)
Wall signs or name plates shall not exceed eight and one-half (8.5)
inches by 14 inches size, and shall display only the name and address
of the business or occupant, except as specified in this subsection:
(1)
On the south side of Fifth Avenue between Escondido Boulevard and
Juniper Street, signs shall not exceed 120 square inches in area and
shall display only the name and address of the business or occupant.
(b)
Wall signs shall be attached to the building or to an arm attached
to the building. One sign shall be permitted for each residence or
business located within a structure.
(c)
No illumination of wall signs or window signs shall be allowed.
(d)
Freestanding signs. Subject to planning staff review and approval,
one freestanding sign per parcel may be permitted within the adaptive
reuse area subject to the following standards:
(1)
The sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area and five feet
in height.
(2)
The sign shall display only the name, address and/or logo of the
business or occupant.
(3)
No internal illumination shall be allowed. Indirect external illumination
may be allowed between the hours of sunrise and 11:00 p.m.
(e)
Sign design, colors, materials and typeface shall be coordinated
with the building style, material, size, color, and shall be in keeping
with the historical context of the Old Escondido Neighborhood.
(f)
Churches are exempt from the sign restrictions of this section, but
shall conform to the standards of Article 66.
(Ord. No. 91-58, § 1, 12-18-91; Ord. No. 92-47, § 6, 11-18-92; Ord. No. 2000-01, § 4, 1-19-00; Ord. No. 2011-19R, § 5, 1-11-12)
Exterior changes to structures or sites within the Old Escondido Neighborhood will be subject to the design guidelines for homeowners of historic resources and the receipt of a certificate of appropriateness as prescribed in section 33-798. Any project involving the removal or relocation of mature or protected tree, or sensitive biological species or habitat, is also subject to the regulations of sections 33-1068 through 33-1069.
(Ord. No. 2000-23, § 6, 9-13-00)
Staff review decisions may be appealed to the planning commission. Planning commission decisions may be appealed to city council pursuant to section 33-1303 of this zoning code.
(Ord. No. 2024-05, 5/8/2024)
