Electronic Plan Review Process
The City of Escondido has an exciting update regarding the 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 transparency in viewing project status. It allows for cohesive workflows among the City Departments while delivering a userfriendly applicant experience.
ProjectDox will go live on March 18.
- If you have an active case, and you have already submitted documents and drawings in OnBase, it will continue in OnBase.
- New projects submitted will be in ProjectDox.
Training Opportunity
To make this transition as seamless as possible, the City and ProjectDox are hosting a virtual training on March 14 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. RSVPs are not required but are encouraged.
ProjectDox - Community Training – Virtual Meeting
- Meeting ID: 889 0193 8268
- Passcode: 686038
If you would like to watch the Virtual Training at City Hall, please join City Staff in the Mitchell Room located on the west side of City Hall at 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025.
Please note, this meeting will not be recorded.
Escondido Internet Speed Survey
The City is looking for residents to help test internet speeds. Our goal is to understand where the digital divide exists in our City and who is impacted locally.
You can take the survey in English or Spanish after clicking “Take the Broadband Survey” button.
Interacting with the City, and Staying Informed:
- See something that needs to be fixed? To report potholes, graffiti, and discarded debris, use Report It!
- You can pay your utility bill and apply for a business license or permit utilizing our Online Services
- Curious about what is being built around town? To see up-to-date major project updates, visit the Major Projects Dashboard
- Never miss a class…register for recreation classes and leagues using our Online Registration
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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291
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Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Last Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$0
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$414
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Business News
“Escondido Farmers’ Market” – KPBS
“Escondido Renaissance Faire 2024” - Rove
“Left Coast Engineering samples future-focused concepts at CES 2024” – Escondido Times-Advocate
“State-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center opens at Palomar Health’s Escondido campus” – Fox 5
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources
Are You Looking for Assistance with Your Small Business?
Discover the range of San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC services provided to assist you in starting, growing, and succeeding with your small business. Services offered span topics including accounting, marketing, human resources, technology security, manufacturing, distribution, and finance.
Request for Assistance from SBDC – Follow the link to request assistance from the San Diego SBDC Network. You will be contacted within the next 1-2 business days.
Free Online Business Training Topics
City of Escondido Economic Development Contacts
Request a Meeting with Our Team
Thinking about starting a business? Already have a business and need additional support? Have a property and looking for tenants or starting improvements? Reach out and we can help you navigate City and community resources to achieve your goals.
The Economic Development Team are always available to help with questions or connecting you to the right resources. Do not hesitate to reach out!
Subscribe to our Business News and Insights Email Newsletter!
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Congratulations
Isamara Aispuro passed Public Safety Dispatcher probation.
Community Resources
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Fire Trio
On February 25, 2024, 3 small fires started in the city. At 11:14 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire near the Sprinter Station on Auto Parkway and Mission Rd. The first arriving unit found a small fire in the area of a homeless encampment, which was quickly extinguished.
At 5:54 p.m., fire crews responded to a report of a possible structure fire on Oak Bluff PL. The first arriving firefighters reported an electrical problem causing the kitchen to fill with smoke. The electrical issue was isolated and there was no active fire or damage to the structure.
Then at 11:59 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Lost Oak Ln. The first units to arrive on scene found the remnants of an extinguished chimney fire. The fire was contained and extinguished inside the chimney and no damage to the structure.
Vehicle Fires & Damage
On February 26, Escondido Police advised Fire that a vehicle was on fire, close to a nearby structure, on S. Andreasen. When fire crews arrived, they discovered a pickup truck and 2 vans fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly used tools to gain access to the inside of the vans and ultimately extinguish the fire. While the vans sustained significant damage, there was no damage to civilians or the nearby structure. The fire is under investigation.
Also, on February 26, fire crews were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Juniper for a vehicle into a structure. While in route, a second call for a vehicle into a structure was reported at the 100 block of W 5th. The reports received were that a full-size pickup truck initially drove into the W. 5th house, causing mild to moderate damage to the home, front gate, and a parked car. The vehicle then drove a short distance and struck the home on S. Juniper. Mild to moderate damage was sustained to that home, as well. Fire crews arrived and assessed, treated, and transported the driver of the vehicle to Palomar for evaluation. Luckily, residents at both locations did not have any injuries.
Two-Story Fire
On February 27, the Escondido Police and Fire Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a residential structure fire at the 900 block of Via Linda in the unincorporated County area of Escondido. A residential structure fire response was dispatched to the location. The first arriving Engine Company reported a working fire in a two-story home with exposures threatened.
Aggressive actions by Firefighters confined the fire to the second floor of the structure in approximately 25 minutes. There was no damage to adjacent homes or outbuildings. No Firefighters or civilians were injured during the incident. Unfortunately, several family pets succumbed to smoke inhalation.
The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by members of the Escondido Fire Department Prevention Division.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 92 applicants, processed 73 applications, and issued 34 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $854,408.00
- Building inspectors completed 205 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
- Field Engineering processed 25 permits
- Field Engineering inspectors completed 48 inspections
- Field Engineering active 329 permits
Development and Capital Projects Update:
Curious what’s happening with development projects around the City? The link below directs to an interactive dashboard of projects currently in various stages of the development process. Browse project descriptions, see locations on the map, browse photos and more.
City of Escondido Project Dashboard
To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.