Water restrictions in Escondido, CA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Escondido enforces water-efficient landscape regulations under EMC Article 73. Turf limited to low-water varieties. No turf on slopes 4:1 or greater, areas under 5 feet wide, or areas not visible publicly. Three-inch mulch layer required.
EMC Article 73 (Water Efficient Landscape Regulations) implements MWELO requirements. Turf species must be low to moderate water-using varieties such as Bermuda grass, Buffalo grass, Bahia grass, Zoysia grass, and Tall Fescue hybrids; bluegrass and ryegrass are discouraged. Turf is prohibited on slopes 4:1 or greater, areas less than 5 feet wide, medians, and areas not visible from public or occupants' view (behind fences). New landscaping should use water-conserving plants native to the San Diego region or adapted to hot dry summer/cool winter climates. A minimum 3-inch layer of mulch is required on all shrub and tree planted areas. Escondido receives water from the Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority. Drought restrictions follow statewide and regional mandates.
Non-compliant new landscape: permit hold. Water waste: citation under drought restrictions when in effect.
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Escondido prohibits amplified sound that disturbs neighbors under EMC Section 17-227(k). Sound devices audible beyond 50 feet between 10 PM and 8 AM are a pr...
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Escondido regulates barking dogs under the general noise ordinance. Frequent or long-continued animal noise causing annoyance is unlawful. Complaints investi...
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Escondido industrial noise limits: 70 dBA daytime / 65 dBA nighttime at industrial property lines, 60/55 dBA at residential receptors. Stationary noise sourc...
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Outdoor amplified music in Escondido is limited to 55 dBA (day) and 45 dBA (night) at residential property lines. Events over these limits require a special ...
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Art. 12 sets limits by zone (§17-229). A-weighted slow response (§17-228). Park amplified: 90 dB at 50 ft.
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Escondido tows vehicles parked on public streets over 72 hours under CA Vehicle Code §22651(k). Vehicles on private property without plates/registration also...
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