Variance Request (PL26-0146)

The City of Escondido Planning Division is processing Variance Request PL26-0146 for the property located at 13970 Valle Lindo Rd., Escondido, California 92027. The primary objective of this request is to obtain approval to increase the permitted fence height within the front setback of the residential zone from the standard three feet to six feet. The subject property is situated within a Specific Plan Area (S-P) and carries a General Plan land use designation of Northeast Gateway Specific Plan (SPA 5). This project is categorized as exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15305 for minor alterations in land use limitations, as the fence height variance does not create a new parcel or trigger other exceptions under section 15300.2. The notice of exemption was signed by the lead agency on August 26, 2021. Primary points of contact for this matter include Associate Planner Alex Rangel for the City of Escondido and Senior Forward Planner Richard Hamlin.