The City of Encinitas- like all cities in California- has zoning designations which classify, designate and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures. The primary goal of zoning is to provide for orderly and balanced development while minimizing conflicts between land uses. Click here for summaries of zoning designations which will assist you in generally determining the appropriate use permitted within a zoning classification. For more specific zoning information please contact Planning and Building Department staff at 633-2710.