Planning
Overview
The Planning Division assists in maintaining and improving the quality of life and the environment through the General Plan Implementation Program and the development review process.
Zoning & Property Information
The following zoning and property information is provided as a public service for your convenience. Every effort has been made to achieve accuracy, but the Planning Division should be contacted to help verify and provide up-to-date information. The City of Escondido shall not incur any liability for errors or omissions with respect to the information provided in this service.
Public Notices
Development Activity Dashboard
- Development Project Dashboard (updated weekly)
Electronic Plan Review & Permitting
Cityworks Online Portal
Many things you can do in-person at development services can now be done online through your own personal Cityworks dashboard. Examples include submitting applications for permits and/or business licenses, making online payments, submitting files and information, checking the status of a permit application, downloading plan review comments and approved plans, and scheduling inspections. Moving forward in the Planning Division, temporary banner permits, sign permits, and temporary use permits must be made via the Cityworks online portal. Other planning, building, and engineering permit applications must still be submitted in-person at the appropriate development services counter. You can learn more about the Cityworks online platform or how to move forward with your application at the link below.
July 8, 2020 CityWorks Informational Handout (PDF)
The following projects may be submitted via our online services portal:
- Temporary Use Permits
- Temporary Banner Permits
- Sign Permits
- Zoning Verification Letters
- Pre-application Requests
For all other projects and entitlements, please contact the Planning Division to speak to a representative, and confirm requirements and submittal process.
Phone: 760-839-4671
Email: planning@escondido.gov
ProjectDox Plan Review
The City of Escondido has an exciting update regarding our electronic plan review process.
ProjectDox is the City of Escondido's new electronic plan review system. ProjectDox provides an enhanced approach for applicants to submit their projects for plan review and provides transparency during the review process. It allows for cohesive workflows among the City departments while delivering a user-friendly applicant experience. For additional information on ProjectDox, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.
The City and Avolve Software hosted a virtual training on March 14, 2024, to make the transition as seamless as possible. The PowerPoint slide deck can be found at the following link: ProjectDox Community Outreach (PDF). Questions asked during our community training are provided (and answered) under the FAQs below.