Escondido City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 80
PUBLIC FACILITIES OVERLAY ZONE
§ 33-1650 Purpose.
General Purpose. The purpose of the public facilities overlay zone is to provide uniform standards and procedures for the development of public utility, operations, maintenance, police department and fire department facilities throughout the city.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
§ 33-1651 Applicability.
The PFO (public facilities) overlay zone may be applied upon request, subject to discretionary review, in any residential, commercial, industrial, open space or specific plan zoning designation.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
§ 33-1652 Permitted and conditional uses.
The permitted uses and structures and the accessory uses and structures shall be as permitted in the underlying zone. Those properties where the city council has applied the PFO overlay zone shall additionally allow the establishment of public utility, operations, maintenance, police department and/or fire department facilities subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
§ 33-1653 Development standards.
Standards for area, coverage, building height, sign placement and design, site planning, setbacks, landscaping and screening, distances between buildings, floor area ratio, open space, off-street parking, may vary from the underlying zoning as needed to ensure that public facilities meet community needs as recommended by the chief of police, fire chief, or director of public works and subject to the approval of the planning commission and/or city council. All requested exceptions shall be noted in the staff report presented to the planning commission and consideration of the effects of such exception shall be given to surrounding residents and businesses.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)
§ 33-1654 Required findings for approval.
Prior to recommending approval of a conditional use permit, the planning commission shall find that the proposed public facility conforms to the following criteria:
(a)
The location of the facility is in response to the public service needs of the community and will not significantly impair the continued use and enjoyment of neighboring properties.
(b)
The design of the facility has taken into consideration the scale and architectural context of the neighborhood or business district in which the facility is located. Departures from standard zoning requirements are based upon the necessary operating characteristics of the facility and the efficient provisions of public services.
(c)
All vehicular traffic generated by the facility can be accommodated safely and without causing undue congestion upon adjoining streets.
(d)
That all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met.
(Ord. No. 2006-18, § 3, 6-14-06; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 6, 6-22-16)