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Costco Wholesale ground lease — North County Mall Parcel 1

Escondido

Description

The council authorized a 20-year ground lease (with seven five-year options) with Costco for the former Sears parcel at North County Mall.

Impact summary

Could bring $2 million+ in annual sales tax and 300 jobs, plus spinoff traffic for other mall stores.

Applicant

Name
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Address
272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CASee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
1
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.

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