COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Director: Ken Rukavina

No Construction on Memorial Day Holiday (Monday, May 31, 2021)

Pursuant to Section 17.56.020(B) of the City’s Zoning Code, it is unlawful to carry on construction, grading or landscaping activities, or to operate heavy equipment on legal holidays, unless a Special Construction Permit is approved by the Director of Community Development.  Special Construction Permits must be requested at least 48 hours before any such work is to begin. A Special Construction Permit must be obtained by Thursday, May 27^th .  The Special Construction Permit application is available by visiting the following link: https://bit.ly/3oVBLTv.  Please note that minor repairs, maintenance, and landscaping activities (i.e., work that does not otherwise require a building permit) are not prohibited on legal holidays. 

City Hall is open to the public during regular business hours. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitors are required to wear face coverings and adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Some employees are working on rotation and may be working remotely. If you need to visit City Hall, please schedule an appointment in advance by calling the appropriate department and follow all posted directions during your visit. Walk-ups are limited to one person at a time. 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.

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.