COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Director: Ken Rukavina

To limit public contact and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, City Hall is temporarily closed to the public, but services are available by telephone, email, online and limited curbside service. Some employees are working on rotation and may be working remotely. Please note that our response to your inquiry could be delayed. For a list of department phone numbers, visit the Staff Directory on the City website. 

TSUP

Temporary Special Use Permit for RPV Businesses

The Community Development Department has developed a Temporary Special Use Permit (TSUP) to assist Rancho Palos Verdes businesses with the opportunity to provide limited outdoor operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A TSUP will allow for outdoor operations on sidewalks and parking lots for: 

  • Restaurants
  • Fitness centers
  • Hair salons and barbershops
  • Personal care services, such as nail salons, massage, and tattoo parlors

A TSUP will be processed administratively without a filing fee, public notification, or appeal process that is typically required for a standard Special Use Permit. For a complete list of operational requirements and permit limitations, please see the TSUP application at bit.ly/3gcLFME. For questions regarding the application or submittal requirements, please contact the Planning Division at 310-544-5228 or send an email to the Planning Division at planning@rpvca.gov.

Virtual Planning Counter Hours

Representatives from the Planning Division are also available to provide virtual assistance and answer project-level questions. 

Virtual Planning Counter Hours are available Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1:00).

To schedule an appointment with the Planner On-Duty, please send an email to:

virtualplanner@rpvca.gov 

Once an appointment request is received, a representative will respond with virtual meeting instructions. 

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Services

Plans and application materials may be dropped off or picked via a designated location outside of the Community Development Department. 

It is recommended that such services be coordinated with your Project Planner or designated staff member. 

Responsibilities 

The purpose of the Community Development Department is to ensure the orderly physical development of the community by upholding the goals and policies of the city’s General Plan through the issuance of land use entitlements and permits for improvements and development of private property.

Divisions

The department is comprised of the following 4 divisions that oversee the general functions described:

The department also staffs the Planning Commission.

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Contact Us

  1. Building & Safety

    Email Building and Safety

    Phone: 310-544-5280

  2. Planning & Zoning

    Email Planning and Zoning

    Phone: 310-544-5228

  3. Code Enforcement

    Phone: 310-544-5281

  4. View Restoration/Preservation

    Phone: 310-544-5288

  5. Community Development

    Physical Address
    30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

    Office Hours
    Monday through Thursday
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

    Friday
    7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

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  6. Construction

    Allowable Construction Hours
    Monday through Friday
    7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Saturday
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Sunday or Legal Holidays
    No work allowed, unless a Special Construction Permit is obtained at least 48 hours before work is to begin.

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