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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
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Application required for most projects |
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Temporary dumpsters for projects with an active building permit |
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Minor accessory structures (a/c units, swimming pool, etc.) |
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Temporary and Permanent Signs on private property |
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Non-commercial special event banners in the public right-of-way. |
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Most improvements on properties located seaward of Palos Verdes Dr. West & South |
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Determination as to whether or not a parcel was legally created |
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Development or use not readily classified as permitted uses in individual districts |
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Procedure for correcting and amending Final Tract or Parcel Maps |
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Subdivisions (Tract Map & Parcel Map) |
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| Environmental Assessment |
Checklist for major projects to determine potential impacts on the environment |
| Exotic Animal Permit |
Non-domesticated Pets (e.g. chickens, goats, etc.) |
| Fee Waiver Request | Fee waiver for application filing fees |
| General Plan Initiation/Amendment |
Land use designation changes (i.e. density) |
| Geologic Investigation Permit |
Investigative trenching and/or boring |
| Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit |
Improvements to properties within the Landslide Moratorium Area |
| Large Domestic Animal Permit |
Keeping of horses, sheep and goats exceeding the number allowed by-right |
| Large Family Day Care Permit |
In-home day care operation in zoning districts other than Single-Family Residential |
| Lot Line Adjustment |
Adjustment of boundary lines between two abutting properties |
| Minor Exception Permit |
Deviations to fence/wall heights and reductions in setbacks/open space |
| Non-Commercial Antenna |
Certain satellite dish antennas and amateur radio antenna assemblies |
| Move the Open Space Hazard line up to 100' |
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| Personal Marijuana Cultivation Permit |
Cultivation of six or fewer plants within a primary dwelling unit or a fully enclosed accessory structure for personal use |
| Special Construction Permit |
Construction on Sundays and legal holidays |
| Special Event Permit |
Events partially or fully on public property or right-of-ways (e.g. marathon, etc.) |
| Special Use Permit |
Events on private property (e.g. golf tournaments, fund raising events, etc.) |
| Temporary Vendor Permit |
Temporary sales activities, etc.) |
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Deviations (e.g. exceeding max. allowed building height, required setbacks, etc.) |
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Increasing or decreasing density |
| Master fee schedule for all departments within the City |
INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS |
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Guidelines involving new wireless communication antenna installations, including co-location on existing antenna sites |
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Procedure to request copies of Building Plans on file with the City |
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Provides lot dimensions, setbacks, lot coverage, height and parking requirements for each Single-Family Residential zoning district |
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Process for the installation of EV (electric vehicle) charging units. Interior wall mounted units are exempt from Planning Division approval |
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Procedure for encroachment of walls, fences, pilasters, and/or observation booths, or similar structures in the public right-of-way |
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Process to construct a deck which extend/cantilever a maximum of 6' into the extreme slope area (35% or greater), tanks which extend a maximum of 12' into the extreme slope area, and flag poles up to 16' in height on an extreme slope |
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Process to construct a fence or wall up to 7' in height within the rear or side yard setback that is contiguous with another parcel. Some fences or walls are exempt from this permit process |
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Process for earthwork projects. If your earthwork is less than the Minor Grading Permit requirement criteria in this handout, it is exempt from Planning Division approval |
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Volunteer program for RPV residents who wish to construct green buildings. Incentives include expedited plan review and potential rebate of City's processing fees |
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Guidelines and procedures for additions over 16' in height (e.g. second story) |
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Procedure for a parcel of land to be excluded from the landslide moratorium area to the City Council |
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Standard dimensions for mailboxes in the public right-of-way. No Planning Division approval is required if the mailbox is limited to the standard dimensions or smaller |
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Handbook explaining the purpose and process of Neighborhood Compatibility analysis. This analysis applies to all new homes, remodels involving 50% or more demolition, certain single-story additions, second story additions, projects exceeding allowable lot coverage, certain deck/balcony/roof deck expansions and additions of a mezzanine that modifies the exterior |
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Applies to all projects resulting in additional lot coverage (i.e. single-story additions up to 16' in height, conversions that do not require exterior modifications, covered patios, trellises, storage sheds, decks greater than 30" in height, etc.) |
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Step-by-step explanations for obtaining City approval for residential construction |
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Itemized checklist for residential development submittal, including silhouette and property owner mailing list forms |
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Process and design guidelines for the installation of landscaped areas, altered landscape areas or landscaped area irrigation systems |
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