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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Uniform Planning Application (PDF) | Application required for most projects |
| Dumpster Permit (PDF) | Temporary dumpsters for projects with an active building permit |
| Minor Site Plan Review (PDF) | Minor accessory structures (a/c units, swimming pool, etc.) |
| Sign Permit (PDF) | Temporary and Permanent Signs on private property |
| Temporary Banner Permit (PDF) | Non-commercial special event banners in the public right-of-way. Apply online |
| Coastal Permit (PDF) | Most improvements on properties located seaward of Palos Verdes Dr. West & South |
| Certificate of Compliance (PDF) | The determination as to whether or not a parcel was legally created |
| Conditional Use Permit (PDF) | Development or use not readily classified as permitted uses in individual districts |
| Map Corrections/Amendments (PDF) | Procedure for correcting and amending Final Tract or Parcel Maps |
| Division of Land (PDF) | Subdivisions (Tract Map & Parcel Map) |
| Environmental Assessment (PDF) | Checklist for major projects to determine potential impacts on the environment |
| Exotic Animal Permit (PDF) | Non-domesticated Pets (e.g. chickens, goats, etc.) |
| Fee Waiver Request (PDF) | Fee waiver for application filing fees |
| General Plan Initiation/Amendment (PDF) | Land use designation changes (i.e. density) |
| Geologic Investigation Permit (PDF) | Investigative trenching and/or boring |
| Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit (PDF) | Improvements to properties within the Landslide Moratorium Area |
| Large Domestic Animal Permit (PDF) | Keeping of horses, sheep, and goats exceeding the number allowed by-right |
| Large Family Day Care Permit (PDF) | In-home daycare operation in zoning districts other than Single-Family Residential |
| Lot Line Adjustment (PDF) | Adjustment of boundary lines between two abutting properties |
| Minor Exception Permit (PDF) | Deviations to fence/wall heights and reductions in setbacks/open space |
| Non-Commercial Antenna (PDF) | Certain satellite dish antennas and amateur radio antenna assemblies |
| Open Space Hazard Interpretation Procedure (PDF) | Move the Open Space Hazard line up to 100 feet |
| Cultivation of six or fewer within a primary dwelling unit or a fully enclosed accessory structure for personal use | |
| Special Construction Permit (PDF) | Construction on Sundays and legal holidays |
| Special Event Permit (PDF) | Events partially or fully on public property or right-of-ways (e.g. marathon, etc.) |
| Special Use Permit (PDF) | Events on private property (e.g. golf tournaments, fundraising events, etc.) |
| Temporary Vendor Permit (PDF) | Temporary sales activities, etc. |
| Variance (PDF) | Deviations (e.g. exceeding maximum allowed building height, required setbacks, etc.) |
| Zone Change Permit (PDF) | Increasing or decreasing density |
Master fee schedule (PDF) for all departments within the City.
Informational Handouts
| Handout | Description |
|---|---|
| Antenna Development (PDF) | Guidelines involving new wireless communication antenna installations, including co-location on existing antenna sites |
| Building Plan Copies (PDF) | Procedure to request copies of Building Plans on file with the City |
| Development Standards (PDF) | Provides lot dimensions, setbacks, lot coverage, height and parking requirements for each Single-Family Residential zoning district |
| EV Charge Unit (PDF) | Process for the installation of EV (electric vehicle) charging units. Interior wall mounted units are exempt from Planning Division approval |
| Encroachment Permit (PDF) | Procedure for encroachment of walls, fences, pilasters, and/or observation booths, or similar structures in the public right-of-way |
| Extreme Slope (PDF) | Process to construct a deck which extend/cantilever a maximum of 6 feet into the extreme slope area (35% or greater), tanks which extend a maximum of 12 feet into the extreme slope area, and flag poles up to 16 feet in height on an extreme slope |
| Fence/Wall Permit (PDF) | Process to construct a fence or wall up to 7 feet 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 |
| Grading Permit (PDF) | 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 |
| Green Building (PDF) | Volunteer program for RPV residents who wish to construct green buildings. Incentives include expedited plan review and potential rebate of City’s processing fees |
| Height Variation (PDF) | Guidelines and procedures for additions over 16 feet in height (e.g. second story) |
| Low Impact Development (PDF) | Checklist for projects that require Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management strategies |
| Landslide Moratorium Exclusion (PDF) | Procedure for a parcel of land to be excluded from the landslide moratorium area to the City Council |
| Mailbox (PDF) | 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 |
| Neighborhood Compatibility (PDF) | 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 |
| Site Plan Review – Major (PDF) | Applies to all projects resulting in additional lot coverage (i.e. single-story additions up to 16 feet in height, conversions that do not require exterior modifications, covered patios, trellises, storage sheds, decks greater than 30 inches in height, etc.) |
| Residential Construction (PDF) | Step-by-step explanations for obtaining City approval for residential construction |
| Submittal Checklist (PDF) | Itemized checklist for residential development submittal, including silhouette and property owner mailing list forms |
| Water Efficient Landscaping (PDF) | Process and design guidelines for the installation of landscaped areas, altered landscape areas or landscaped area irrigation systems |