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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 |
| Temporary Special Use Permit (PDF) | Temporary permit for outdoor business operations due to COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Noncommercial Antenna (PDF) | Noncommercial amateur radio antenna assemblies |
| Open Space Hazard Interpretation Procedure (PDF) | Move the Open Space Hazard line up to 100 feet |
| Personal Marijuana Cultivation Permit (PDF) | 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 |
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). Please note that the City’s Height Variation application process requires the completion of an Early Neighborhood Consultation Process. After July 1, 2022, the Planning Division will no longer be accepting proof of the completion of this process via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt. Completion of the process will be required as outlined in the City's Height Variation Guidelines. For additional information about this process, please contact the Planning Division at (310) 544-5228 or via email at Planning@rpvca.gov. |
| 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 |