Purpose
The Design Review Board is responsible for reviewing plans for all commercial, industrial, multi-family residential projects, and other projects as follows:
- Planned Development projects, condominium permits, and all new construction (except single-family residential projects) which require discretionary approval by the Planning Commission
- Proposed development standards and/or design guidelines for specific plans and overlay districts
- Signs which require design review pursuant to the Sign Ordinance, Downtown Revitalization Area Specific Plan, and special area plans
- Modifications and additions to industrial, commercial and multi-family residential developments
- City-initiated projects that involve new public facilities or significant modifications to existing public facilities, such as libraries, police stations, fire stations, major park structures, etc.
| Membership: | Seven (7) members |
| Meeting Schedule: | Second and Fourth Thursday of every month, 9:00 a.m. |
| Length of Term: | Four (4) years |
| Responsible Department: | Community Development Department, Planning Division |
| Qualifications/Conditions: | Residency: Must reside or have a business in the city of Escondido (may be waived for two members with verified professional experience). Professional: The DRB shall include licensed design professionals, with emphasis on architects and landscape architects, and non-licensed people from related professions. At least one member should be knowledgeable in the area of historic preservation. |
| Compensation: | $100 per meeting |
| Financial Disclosure: | Must submit conflict of interest statements |
| Training: | City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with state law. |
