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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Kai Luoma
March 23, 2004
RESCINDING OF RESOLUTIONS 90-118 & 93-2 IN ORDER TO
STREAMLINE THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
Planning and Building Services
City Council adopt a resolution rescinding City Council Resolutions 90-118 and 93-2, planning
submittal requirements which were adopted on April 13, 1993.
BACKGROUND
In order to streamline the development review process, staff has developed project submittal
checklists unique to each type of development application. The checklists identify all of the
information and materials necessary for a complete application. Complete applications are
critical for an expeditious and thorough project review process. The new checklists identify
information and materials in addition to those identified on the current submittal requirements,
which were adopted by City Council resolutions. To avoid conflict and confusion with the
existing requirements, staff is requesting that the Council rescind these resolutions.
In June of 1990, prior to the adoption of the Unified Development Code (UDC), the City Council
approved Resolution 90-118 (in City Clerk's reading file) adopting application submittal
requirements for the Planning Division. This resolution was adopted to assist in the orderly and
effective implementation of proper land use decision-making in the City of Santa Clarita.
The first Resolution, 90-118, identifying submittal requirements was necessary because the UDC
had not yet been adopted and no provisions existed to identify submittal requirements. When the
Unified Development Code was adopted in 1991, pursuant to section 17.01.090.C, the Director
of Planning and Building Services was given the authority to identify minimum submittal
requirements.
Adopted: I- _3z)
In April 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-2 (in City Clerk's reading file) which
amended Resolution 90-118. Resolution 93-2 revised the Planning submittal requirements and
added requirements for the Minor Use Permit as well as additional requirements to aid in the
expedition of planning permits.
ANALYSIS
In order to provide better customer service and facilitate the development review process, staff
has identified the need for updated submittal requirements.
The current application submittal requirements (Resolution 93-2 in City Clerk's reading file) do
not satisfactorily differentiate between the different application types. For instance, there is no
distinction between entitlement applications that require a public hearing: all are categorized
under the submittal requirements for public hearing items even though processing, review, and
development standards may be very different. In addition, several of the non public hearing
application types (Minor Use Permit, Development Review, and Adjustment) are combined
under a single category, though public noticing, review, and development standards for each are
different.
Staff has also determined that the current submittal requirements are insufficient in providing
necessary information for the processing of several application types. For instance, currently
there is no requirement that a landscape plan or floor plan be submitted with any of the
entitlement applications. There is no requirement that a grading plan be provided for projects
that are not subject to a hillside review permit.
Staff has also determined that additional information beyond what is currently required is needed
to be shown on the plans. For instance, currently lighting, both on buildings and in the
parking/pedestrian areas, is not required to be identified on the plans. This could become a
problem if it is not proposed until the Building Permit stage because it could interfere with
landscaping or building design whereas if it is required in the planning process any problems
could be taken care of in the first stages of development.
The inadequacy of the current project submittal requirements often result in either insufficient or
unnecessary information and/or materials being submitted and, consequently, a prolonged review
process. To facilitate the review of development projects, pursuant to Unified Development
Code Section 17.01.090.C. (reading file), which states "standard minimum submittal
requirements shall be established by the Director," staff has developed a series of development
project application submittal checklists that are unique to each of the different types of
applications (see City Council reading file for a copy of each checklist). Each checklist identifies
all of the materials and information necessary for a complete application, helping to ensure a
thorough and expeditious review of development projects.
The new submittal requirements are to become effective April 1, 2004. To avoid confusion and
conflict with the submittal requirements adopted by the Council in 1990 and amended in 1993,
and to avoid conflicts with the Director's ability to identify submittal requirements as provided
for in Section 17.01.090.C. of the UDC, staff is requesting that the City Council rescind
Resolutions 90-118 and 93-2, to be effective on April 1, 2004.
FISCAL IMPACT
The action being taken is to rescind two resolutions regarding the Planning Submittal
Requirements. Therefore, there will be no fiscal impact or impact to the City's General Fund.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Council may choose not to withdraw Resolutions 90-118 & 93-2.
Other direction as determined by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
New Application Checklists available in the City Clerk's Reading File
UDC Section 17.01.090.0 available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Resolutions 90-118 and 93-2 available in the City Clerk's Reading File
RESOLUTION NO. 90-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA ESTABLISHING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as
follows:
a. The Community Development Director has directed that staff revise
the application submittal requirements to ensure proper case review
and filing.
b. The adoption of this resolution will assist the orderly and
effective implementation of proper land use decision-making in the
City of Santa Clarita.
C. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to assume all
reasonable costs associated with the processing of applications.
SECTION 2. The application submittal requirements for all
discretionary requests including but not limited to general plan amendments,
zone changes, tentative tract maps, minor land divisions, and conditional use
permits, variances and planned developments are hereby established to read as
follows:
1. Application Packet
Submit a signed, completed application packet which includes
appropriate application form(s), Financial Interest Disclosure form,
and Environmental Questionnaire (Initial Study Form A). All
questions must be answered. The Owner's Affidavit must be signed by
Owner(s) of record. The Purchaser in Escrow is not acceptable.
2. Processing Fee
Submit a check with two forms of identification for the total amount
of required fee for the entitlement(s) and environmental assessment
made payable to the City of Santa Clarita. Processing on
applications with returned checks will stop until payment is made in
cash or by cashier's check.
3. Standard Map Exhibits
Submit six (6) vicinity maps to indicate property ownerships in
accordance with the following requirements:
A. Maps are to be drawn at a scale of 1 inch to 100 feet.
Reso 90-118
B.- Map -shall include the following: all streets, highways, alleys,
rights-of-way, current lot lines, and tract, lot and house
numbers.
C. Applicant's property is to be outlined or shaded in to
distinguish from the surrounding property.
LAND USE MAP (2)
1. Maps shall include the applicant's property with dimensions and
all surrounding property within a radius of 700 feet from the
exterior boundaries of the subject property.
2. Within the 700 foot radius, the existing uses (house, apartment,
store, vacant, etc.) on all lots and parcels and portions
thereof shall be indicated.
PROJECT PROXIMITY MAP (2)
1. Maps shall include the applicant's property with dimensions and
all surrounding property within a radius of 300 feet and 2500
feet from the exterior boundaries of the property.
OWNERSHIP MAP (2)
1. Maps shall include the applicant's property with dimensions and
all surrounding property within a radius of 500 feet from the
exterior boundaries of the subject property.
2. .Identify property ownership within this 500 foot radius by
indicating on the correct parcels or lots the number assigned to
correspond with the property owner's list described below.
4. Property Owner's List
A. Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of
current property owners of each parcel or lot within, or
partially within, the 500 foot radius described above. This
information must be as it appears on the latest available
assessment roll of the County Assessor, 23759 W. Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita, and shall be certified as true and
correct.
B. Assign a number to each name on the list, and put the
corresponding numbers on the correct parcels or lots on the
"Ownership Map."
C. Submit a notarized Certified Property Owner's List Affidavit to
verify completeness and accuracy of names and addresses
submitted. An inaccurate or incomplete list will be cause to
remove the case from the agenda or require a rehearing of the
case after noticing of affected property owners.
Reso 90-118
D. A complete Legal Description of the subject property must be
typed on or attached to the affidavit accompanying the ownership
list.
5. Property Owner's Mailing Stickers
Submit three (3) complete sets of mailing stickers for all of the
property owners within 500 feet from the exterior boundaries of the
subject property, including the following:
A. Name and address of property ovner(s) of proposed subdivision.
B. Name and address of applicant and/or subdivider if different
from property owner.
C. Name and address of applicant's engineer or surveyor.
D. Name and address of the manager of any mobilehome park, or
portion thereof, within the 500 foot radius of the project.
Such label shall include the letters "MHP" apart form the
address so that notices mailed to such managers contain a
request to post the notice in a public area or within the park.
E. The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of blank envelopes with
the correct amount of postage on each envelope sufficient to
complete two mailings of notices of public hearing. Notices of
the public hearing will be mailed by the Department of Community
Development with the use of these materials. The applicant may
request return of any envelopes and postage not used.
6. Site Plan
35 blueline copies folded to approximately 8" x 12" must be legibly
drawn. If the entitlement is a tentative map, it must be prepared
by a Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor. Before
submitting a tentative map, the registered civil engineer or
licensed land surveyor shall obtain a map number from the County
Engineer.
The plans shall contain the following:
A. A title block containing the project name or the proposed land
use (with letters and numerals not less than one (1) inch in
height in bold face type).
B. Name and address of legal owner and persons preparing the plan.
C. Sufficient legal description to define the boundary of the
proposed subdivision.
D. Date, north arrow, scale (use a conventional scale; e.g.,
1"-20'), and contour interval.
Reso 90-118
E.. Lot_area calculation from identified dimensions and existing and
proposed land use and zoning in a legend format including a
summary of required zone development standards (e.g. height,
density, floor area ratio, setbacks, parking spaces, percentage
of open space, etc.) and proposed standards.
F. A location map outlining the subject property and showing major
surrounding streets within a square mile. Reproducing
commercially produced maps or USGS topographical maps is not
acceptable.
G. Distance(s) from the property line(s) to the centerline of an
existing major street unless the project is located on the
corner of an existing major intersection.
H. Existing topography of the proposed site at 5 foot contour
intervals. If the existing ground slope is less than 10Z, the
existing and proposed contours shall be shown at 2 -foot
intervals.
I. Location of all existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the
front property line.
J. Proposed buildings with dimensions including setbacks from
property lines and a final breakdown of proposed gross (and net
rentable) floor areas and parking count by type of space
(handicapped, compact, full size, covered, and uncovered).
R. Location, number of spaces, and dimensions of proposed
off-street parking spaces, loading docks, and maneuvering areas;
indicate internal circulation.
L. Proposed pedestrian, vehicular, and service points of ingress
and egress; paths and walks; driveway widths, and distances
between driveways.
M. Location and dimensions of proposed freestanding light
standards, fences, walls, carports, trash enclosures, mechanical
equipment, utility meters, transformers, and backflow preventers.
N. Location and dimensions of proposed landscaped and open space
areas; include calculations of open space.
0. All lettering must be legible and a minimum size of 1/8 inch.
P. If it is planned to develop the site in phases, then the
proposed phases and their proposed sequence of construction
should be shown on the site plan.
Q. All easements, both existing and proposed.
R. Location (dimensioned in feet), height (measured in feet), and
area (measured in square feet) of any proposed buildings.
Reso 90-118
S. The.huilding area (area remaining once required yard areas have
been subtracted.)
T. Location, area, and design of other development features
anticipated within the subdivision, including site access,
parking areas, parking spaces, landscaped areas and recreation.
U. The uses to which lots created by the subdivision will be put.
V. Proposed improvements including:
1. The location, grade, direction or drainage, centerline
radius, and arc length of curves, pavement, and
right-of-way width, and names of all streets. Typical
sections of all streets must be shown.
2. The location and radius of all curb returns and
cul-de-sacs.
3. The angle of intersecting streets if such angle deviates
from a right angle by more than four degrees.
4. The approximate lot layout and the approximate
dimensions of each lot and of each building site.
Engineering data must show the approximate finished
grading, the elevation of proposed building pads, the
top and toe of cut and fill slopes to scale, and the
number and approximate area of each lot.
5. The location and size of sanitary sewers, water mains,
and storm drains. Proposed slopes and approximate
elevations of sanitary sewers and storm drains may be
submitted.
6. Proposed recreation sites, trails, parks for private or
public use, if applicable.
7. Proposed common areas and areas to be dedicated to
public or private permanent open space, if applicable.
8. Elevations for all proposed structures, including front,
rear and side elevations.
V. Additional information required:
1. Type and location of existing oak trees over 2" in
diameter when measured at a point four and one half (4
1/2') above the trees' natural grade. Any oak trees -
proposed to be removed should be indicated.
2. The approximate location and outline of existing
structures identified by type. Buildings to be removed
shall be marked as such.
Reso 90-118
3. - The approximate location of all areas subject to
inundation or storm water overflow and the location,
width, and direction of flow of each water course,
floodway, or flood fringe as indicated on the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps.
4. The location, pavement, and right-of-way width, grade,
and name of existing streets or highways.
5. The location and size of existing sanitary sewers, water
mains, and storm drains.
6. Location of all existing fire hydrants within 500 feet
of the front property line.
7. Slope analysis map indicating slopes from 0 to 24Z,
25 to'49I, and 50I and greater.
X. Vesting Tentative Maps shall comply with the following
requirements in addition to the above requirements for tentative
subdivision maps:
1. The words "Vesting Tentative Map" with letters not less
than 1/2" in height in bold face type shall be printed
conspicuously on the map.
2. Five (5) elevations depicting design features, building
materials, and height (measured in feet) for all
proposed buildings.
8. Sign Posting Requirements
In addition to providing mailings to property owners and notice in
the newspaper, development proposals which are subject to a public
hearing must also display an on-site sign containing relevant
information about the proposed project and the public hearing. The
following criteria is required for sign posting:
A. Dimensions shall be four (4) feet by eight (8) feet.
B. The sign shall be six (6) in height.
C. The sign materials shall be 1/2 inch maximum plywood.
D. The sign shall be located not less than five (5) feet inside the
property line in residential zones, and not less than one (1)
foot inside the property line in commercial and industrial
zones. The sign shall be located in the area most visible to
the public on the project site.
E. The sign shall be a white background with black lettering. The
lettering shall be block style with four (4) inch major letters
and two (2) inch minor letters.
Reso 90-118
F.. The.sign shall not be illuminated.
G. Only one sign may be displayed per street frontage of the site.
A site which is not visible from an existing street or not
adjacent to an existing development may be exempted from the
sign posting requirement at the discretion of the Director of
Community Development.
H. The sign shall only include the information provided by the
assigned planner at the Development Review Committee meeting.
If it becomes necessary to revise the information required on
the sign, such as a change in the number of lots or square
footage of buildings, it shall be the responsibility of the
applicant to obtain approval of such revision(s) from the
project planner.
I. Sites with multiple cases shall combine the information for each
case on the sign.
i. Signs shall be constructed with 4" x 4" supporting posts placed
at a minimum depth of two (2) feet with 2" x 4" cross supports
as shown in the diagram.
K. Sign(s) shall be posted no less than 14 days prior to the
hearing date. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant
to contact the Department of Community Development to obtain the
appropriate date and time.
L. Hearing date on the sign shall be changed for Commission items
which are continued or are to be heard by the City Council
including, but not limited to, Zone Changes, General Plan
Amendments, Specific Plans, and appealed items. The date shall
be changed a minimum of the 11 days prior to the hearing.
M. Signs shall be removed 16 days following Planning Commission
hearing date or immediately following final City Council
action. It is recommended that the cost of sign removal be
included in a sign contract with a sign company.
9. Requirements following the Development Review Committee Meeting (DRC)
Site Plan including the modifications required by the DRC:
A. Thirty-five (35) blueline copies folded 8" x 12". This
number may be decreased to fifteen (15) for projects
that only require minimum modifications.
B. One (1) high contrast unfolded blackline (to be
photographed for slide presentation to the Planning
Commission) colored as close as possible to actual
construction materials to be used.
Reso 90-118
10. Building Permits
After approval by the Planning Commission and expiration of the 15
day appeal period, without an appeal, it is necessary to submit
three (3) sets of all site, architectural, and final landscape and
irrigation plans when applying for a building permit. Staff will
review these plans for conformance with the approved plans.
11. Sign Plans
Three (3) final sign plans must be submitted, reviewed, and approved
by staff prior to installation of all proposed signs. Questions
regarding sign plan requirements should be directed to the
Department of Community Development.
12. Other needed information
A. The Director of Community Development may require other needed
information that is deemed necessary to process the project case.
B. The Director of Community Development may waive any information
requirement upon submittal of reasonable merits that such
information is superfluous, unnecessary or out of context for a
proposed application.
C. Completion of the environmental assessment (Initial Study) may
result in further data and information being required.
SECTION 3. The application submittal requirements for Plot Plan and
Director's Review is hereby established to read as follows:
In order to properly review the Plot Plan, the following information must
be submitted to the Community Development Department in the City of Santa
Clarita:
1. Plot Plan fee.
2. The applicant shall submit a complete Plot Plan Review form.
3. The applicant shall submit fifteen (15) copies of the plan providing
the following:
A. The plan must be drawn to scale, with scale indicated (use an
Engineer's scale.)
B. The plan must be completely dimensioned and oriented with north
position toward top of plan or clearly indicated.
C. The applicant's name, address, and telephone number shall be
indicated on the plan.
D. The address and the legal description of the property shall be
indicated on the plan.
Reso 90-118
E. All existing and proposed buildings, structures, yards,
driveways, height, and number of stories for each structure on
the property.
F. All property lines shall be shown. Do not use the edge of the
paper for property lines.
G. All landscaping (including total square footage) and walls
(including height) and other development features applicable to
the request shall be indicated.
H. Street names, widths, distances to center lines, and nearest
cross streets shall be shown.
I. All existing and proposed parking areas including the number of
stalls shall be identified. The dimensions of the stalls,
aisles, turning areas, driveways, and landscaped shall be shown
as well.
J. The site plan shall include a vicinity map which shall be
orientated the same direction as the primary plan.
4. The applicant shall submit five (5) copies of elevation plans
delineating each view (front, side, and rear) including rooftop
equipment and screening, with height of structures dimensioned in
feet.
5. The following shall also be provided if the request involves a
commercial or industrial use:
A. The gross floor area of the industrial/commercial use and floor
area ratio.
B. Eating establishments, entertainment uses (bars and nightclubs),
churches, auditoriums, and other public assembly uses shall be
identified.
C. If the applicant has requested parking spaces leased on an
adjacent lot sharing common side lot lines, show parking lot and
number of stalls and submit a copy of the notarized lease as
required by Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 22.52.1020.
D. If the proposed use is in a shopping center, the plan shall also
show:
1. All the other uses in the shopping center, their
addresses, and business names.
2. All parking spaces in the shopping center.
E. For industrial uses, show areas devoted exclusively to
warehousing and the number of employees intended/employed in the
largest shift, office uses, and manufacturing uses.
Reso 90-118
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June, 1990.
6 Jo Anne Darcy, Mayor .
City of Santa Clariti
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by
the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the 26th day of June, 1990, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmembers: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
George Gari* iilio, City Cls�,1C �-
City of Santa Clarita ,X
Reso 90-118
RESOLUTION NO. 93-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA ESTABLISHING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby maks the following findings of fact:
1. The Community Development Director has directed staff to revise the application
submittal requirements to ensure proper case review and filing In accordance
with the Unified Development Code. This resolution amends Resolution No. 9D•
118;
2. The adoption of this resolution will aaalst the orderly and sffoctiw'
Implementation of proper land use In the City of Pants Clarlta; and
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it shall be the responsibility of the appikent to assure all reasonable costs
associated with the processing of applications.
SECTION 2. ENTITLEMENTS REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARBiti. The Wilcatlon
submittal requirements for all discretionary requests, Including but not limited to general plan
amendments, development agreements, apacif c plans, zona changes anm
d amendments,
tentative subdivision maps, conditional use permits, variances and planned developments aro
hereby established to read as follows:
L
APPLICATION PACKET
Submit a signed, completed application pack«, Including the appropriate
application fors and "Emrironmsntal Queallonnalre" (Form A). Ali questions
must be answered. The "CertHled Property Owners Lis! Affldavlt" must be signed
by the owners) of record; the purchaser In a= ow ts not aoceptsble.
Submit a ,leek for the total amount of the required be for the a nthhmmukt(s) and
environmental amssmsnt, made payable to the City of Santa Clarks. M a check
Is retuned, ass processing will be suspended until payment Is muds In cash or
by ashlers chaL
Submit two copies of each of the following:
a. Land use mans (no, radius)
i
(1) Draw at a scale of 1 Inch to too feet;
(2) Indicate the applicants property (with dimensions); all
surrounding property within the radius (measured from the
exterior boundaries of the subject. property); all streets, highways
alleys, rights -of way, current lot lines; and all tract, lot and house
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numbers;
(3) Indicate existing uses (house, apartment, store, vacant, etc.) on all
lots, Pamela and Portions thereof within the radius; and
(4) Distinguish the applicant's property from surrounding property.
b.Procety ownershlo mao 1300' radius)
(1) Draw at a scale of 1 Inch to loo feat;
(2) Indicate the applicant's Property (with dimensions); all
surrounding property within the radius (measured from the
exterior boundaries of the subject property); all streets, highways,
Ways, rlghts.ofway, current lot Imes; and all tract, lot and house
numbers;
(3) Indicate owrprshlp of Property within the rsdlus (number lots to
correspond to the property owners Ifet described below); and
(4) Distinguish the alpplicent s Property from surrounding property.
C. PMMft oroxlmity Map, (81/2 x 11) Indicating surrounding property
within a radius of 300 feet and 2000 het from the exterior boundaries of
the subject property.
4. PROPERTY OWNERS LIST
S. Prepare a complete No of names and mailing addresses of the currant
owners of each parcel or lot within, or partlally within, a SIV radius of the
subject Properly. This Inlomption must be ss it appears on the latest
available asseaenent roll of the Loa Angeles l:ounty Assessor, 23129 The
Old Road, Newhall, and shall be artlfled es trip and correct;
b. Assign a number to each name on the Us% and Innate corresponding
numbers on the pctcele or lob on the "Ownership Map;"
C. Submit a "CoMfled Property Owners List AflldevR" to vertly completeness
and accuracy of the amen and addresses. An Inaccurate or Incomplete
list shall constitute cape for removal. of the case from the agenda or
necessitate a rehearing of the sae after proper noticing of affected
Property owners; and
d. Include a typed, complete legal description of the subject property on (or
attached to) the "Certified Property Owners List Affidavits'
S. PROPERTY OWNERS MAILING LABELS AND ENVELOPES
Submit three complete $eta of mailing labels for all of the property owners within
a 300' radius of the exterlor boundaries of the subject property, Including the
following:
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a. Name and address of the property owner(s) of the proposed subdivision;
b. Name and address of the applicant and/or subdivider if they' are different
from the property owner;
C. Name and address of the applicant's engineer and/or surveyor;
d. Name and address of the manager of any moblishome park, or portion
thereof, within a 500' radius of the property. Such label shall include the
letters "MHP" span from the address so that such notices contain a
request to post the notice in a public area or within the park; and
Submit two sats of blank envelopes, with the correct amount of postage on each
envelope, sufficient to complete two mailings of public hearing notions. Notices
will be mulled by the Department of Community Development. upon completion
of the case, the applicant may request the return of any unused envelopes.
0. SITE PLAN
Submit 35 legible blusllne copies of the site plan, FOLDED to approximately
0"x14". Plans for tentative maps must be prepared by a registered civil engineer
or licensed land surveyor. Prior to submitting a tentative map, the registered
civil engineer or licensed land surveyor shall obtain a map number from the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works. Lettering must be.leglble and a
minimum size of 1/8 Inch.
The alta plan shall contain the foilowJng:.
M. A title block containing the project name or the proposed land use (with
lettere and numorMs not leas than one itch In height In bold fan type);
b. Name and address of the legal owner and persons preparing the plan;
C. Sufficient legal description to define the boundary of the proposed
subdivision;
d. Das, north arrow (Orland the plan so that north Is to the top), scale (use
an engineer's scale, such as 1"-201 and contour Interval;
e. In a legend format, indloate the lot area calculation from the Identified
dimensions, existing and proposed land use, and zoning. Include a
summary of the required development standards of the zone and the
proposed standards (height, density, floor area ratio, setbacks, parking
spacee, area and percentage of landscaping, area and percentage of open
space, etc.). Break down required and proposed parking'spaces by type
Of space (handicapped, compact, full sed, covered, and uncovered);
f. Vicinity map outlining the subject property and showing major
surrounding streets within a square mile (reproducing commercially
produced maps or USGS topographical maps Isnot acceptable);
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g. Distance from the property line to the centerline of an existing strew;
h. Existing topography of the subject she as follows: 2' contour Intervals If
the existing slope Is less than 10%, 5' Intervals If the existing slope is 10-
50%, and to' Intervals If the existing slope Is greater than 50%;
I. Location of all existing fire hydrants within 300' of the front property line;
j. If a phased development Is proposed, Indicate the proposed phases and
their proposed sequence of construction;
It. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements;
i. The location, height On feet), and area (In square feet) of existing and
Proposed structures, Identified by type (Indicate dtructurm to be
removed);
M. Areas remaining once the required setbacks have been subtracted;
n. The location, arm and design of other development features anticipated
within the subdivision, Including alb access, perking areas, parking
spaces, and landscaped and recreational arms;
o. The propoad uses of lots created by the subdivision;
P. Proposed buildings with dimensions, setbacks from property Imes, and a
breakdown of proposed gross (and net rentable) floor arm(s);
q. Location and dimensions of proposed cfhstrest parking spaces, loading
docks, and maneuvering arms. Indicate direction of Internal circulation;
r. Proposed Pedestrian, vehicular, and service points of Ingram and egress;
Pathe and walkways; driveway widths and distances between driveways;
S. Location and dimensions of proposed freestanding light standards,
14MC44, walla, carports, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment, utility
metre, transformers, and baddlow preventere;
It. Location and dimensions of proposed landscaped and open space areas;
U. The Proposed grades, direction of drainage, centedirm rad0, aro length of
curves, pavement, right-of-way widths, and names of all strews. Typical
sections of all streets must be shown;
V. The location and radius of all curb returns and cuklasacs;
W. The angle of Intersecting streets, if such angle deviates from a right angle
by more than four degrees;
X. The approximate dimensions, arm and layout of the proposed lots and
building sites. Engineering data must show the approximate finished
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grading, the elevation of proposed building pada, and the top and toe of
cut and fill slopes (Including benches when required);
Y. Proposed public storm drain Improvements, Including catch basins and
any private drainage Improvements;
L Location of sanitary sewers and water mains (proposed slopes and
approxlmata elevations of sanitary sewers and storm drains may also be
required);
es. Proposed recftmlon altos, common areas, tralis, parks (private or public)
and areas to be dedicated to permanent open space;
bb. Type and location of existing oak trees over 2" In diameter when
measured at a point four and one half feet above the tree's natural grade.
Indicate any oak times proposed to be removed;
CC. Approximate location of all areas subject to Inundation or storm water
overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of each water
course, floodway, or flood fringe as Indicated on the Flood Insurance Rate
Maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency;
dd. Location, pavement, right-of-way width, grade, and name of existing
streets or highways;
es. Applications for vesting tentative maps shag have the words "VESTING
TENTATIVE MAP" primed conspicuously on the map with letters not less
than 1/2" In height In bold face type.
7. PRELIMINARY TITLE REPORT or t@lepollcy (not mora than 00 days old);.
8. ELEVATIONS for all proposed structures, Including from, rear and aide
elevations, depicting design features, bulkiing materials, and height (In feet).
9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
All discretionary applications are subJcct to the California Environmental Quallty
Act (CEQA) and City adopted guldellnes; a completed Initial study (Form A) shall
be required at the time of application submIUL
10. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDMI PROGRAM
Any application for a use with more than 50 full time employees shall Include a
TDM program Including, but not limited to, carpooling, vanpooling, public and/or
private transit, alternative work hours, walk to work, and telecommuting.
11. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
For discretionary applications Involving hillside development, the applicant shall
Submit the following additional Information (pursuant to Unified Development
Code Chapter 17.80):
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11.
a. Four copies of the base topography map with the boundary plotted on the
base, as follows: up to 50 acres, 1" a 40' scale; 50 to 500 acres, 1" = 100'
SCM; and greater than 500 acres, 1" m 200' scale.
b. Sita Photographs:
(1) On site photographs of major landforms and sib features;
(2) Off $he photographs of the sib from arterial roads;
(3) Map showing where photographs were taken from.
C. Average slope calculations (including formula and data), engineering
submittal with signature, and a map depicting subareas (11 applicable);
d. Regional and she speclflc significant ridgellne maps (use City map as
base), showing. site location In relation to significant rldgelines;
e. Four copies of the conceptual grading plan, as follows:
(1) UW 2' contour Intervals on the recontoured grading plan on up to
10% slops;
(2) Use 5' comour intervals on maximum contours;
(3) Identify all drainage structures and cut and fill daylight lines;
(4) Indicate the height and type of all proposed retaining walls;
(5) lndkrete Proposed pad elevation and existing pad elevations
surrounding the she, If applicable;
(6) Ids" a0 tress On the site and survey the location of all ask
tress within 200' of the proposed grading.
L . Four copies of the curt and fill map, as follows:
(1) Denote fill In blue and curt In red;
(2) Indicate the total vokuns of curt and fill in cubic yards and surface
area in square feet;
(3) Include grading quantity uelcuhttlons and amount of Proposed
Import or export, If applicable;
(4) Indicate the height abovelbelow existing grads of all existing and
Proposed manufactured slopes. Differentlab existing and
proposed manufactured slopes.
9. A minimum Of three cross sections through the project, indicating
maximum art and 01 compered with existing topography, and maximum
future cut and fill heights.
a. If modifications aro required, 35 bluelin copies of the revised she pian,
folded 10 approximately 8" x 12'
b. One mounted, high-contrast blackllne copy of the elevation plans,
delineating all views and heights of strictures, colored as close as
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Possible to the proposed construction materials; and
C. One mounted, colored, high-contrast blwkilne Copy of the alts pian.
12. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
a. The Director of Community Development may require additlonal
Intorrmatlon• ho/She dogma nocesaary to process the application(s);
b. The Director of Community Development may waive any requirement that
he/she deems unnecessary to process the appllcatlon(s); and
C. Completion of the environmental assessment may result In a requirement
for additional Information and/or studies.
13. SIGN POSTING REQUIREMENTS
In addition to mailings to property owners and a notice In the newspaper,
development proposals subject to a public hearing must also display a sign on
the subject sits containing relevant Information about the proposed project and
Public hearing. The following Is required for sign posting:
a. . The sign lam shall be 4' x 8';
b. The Sign shall be six fast In height;
C. The sign shall be a minimum of 1/2 Inch thick plywood;
d. The sign shall be located in the area of the subject site most visible to the
Public (and not las than five fast Inslds the property line In residential
zones or las than one foot Inside the property gne In commercial and
Industrial zona);
a The sign SW have a while background with black lettering. Lettering
shag be black style with four inch major letters and two Inch minor
Mum;
f. The sign shall not be Illuminated;
g. Only one sign may be displayed Per street frontage of the alta A site
which Is not visible from an existing street or not adjacent to an existing
development may be exempted from the sign posting requirement at the
discretion of the Director of Community Development;
h. The Sign shall Include only the Information provided by the assigned
planner at the "Development Review Committee" (DRC) meeting. M it
becomes necessary to revise the Information required on the sign (such
as the number of lots or square footage of buildings), It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant to obtain approval for such revlston(s) fro
the project planner; n;
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1. Where there are muitiple entitlement 81012110"ons on a site, the
Information for each shall be included on the sign;
j. Signs shall be constructed with 4" x 4" supporting posts placed at a
minimum depth of two het with 2" x 4" crass Supports (aes diagram);
IL Signs aheil be posted no Nes than 14 days prior to the hearing date. it
shall be the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Department of
Community Development to obtain the appropriate date and time;
1. The hearing deta'on the sign shall be changed for Items continued by the
Commission or Council or following the Commission hearing and prior to
the Council hearings. The date shall be changed a minimum of 11 days
prior to the hearing; and
M. Signs shall be removed 16 days after the Planning Commisslon-hearing
date or Immediately after final City Council action. it Is recommended
that the cost of sign removal be Included In a sign contract with a sign
company.
14. BUILDING PERMITS
Following approval of the project and expiration of the 16 day appeal period
without an appeal, submit three $eta of all alts, architectural, larxfaape and
Irrigation plans, and building permit application to the Building and Engineering
Division. Staff will review these pians for conformance with the approved pians.
SECTION & ENTITLEMENTS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING. The
application Submittal requirements for entitlement requests not requiring a public hearing,
Including but not IlmRW to minor use permits, development reviews, temporary use permits,
adjustments, sign plan reviews, ask tree pemrhe, lot line adjustments and certificates of
complhnce era hereby eatabilshed to read as follows. The Director of Community Development
may require additional Information helshe deems necessary to process the application(3) and/or
waive any raqulrwnant that he/she dooms unneceeeary to process the application(s).
1.. MINOR USE PERMITS, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENTS
The applicant shall Submit the following:
a. Completed application form;
b. Processing be;
C. 16 ceplas of the site pian, FOLDED to approximately V11,2 Including
the following:
(1) Applicant's name, address, and telephone number;
(2) Address, legal description of the property, property Imes (do not
use the edge of the paper for property Imes), and vicinity map
(oriented In the same direction as the site plan);
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(3) Scale (use an engineer's scala, such as 1" a 20j and north arrow
(orient the plan so that north Is to the top);
(4) All existing and proposed structures, walls, fences, setbacks,
landscaping, and any other development features (Indicate all
dimensions, In feet or equals fast, Including height and number of
stories);
(5) All landscaping and/or open space (Including total area In square
test);
(5) Street names, widths, distances) to center Ilne(a), and nearest
croas streets;
(7) All existing and proposed parking ansa (indicate numberof stalls,
brokin down by type, and dimensions of smile, af$" turning
areas, and driveways);
d. Four ooples of the elevation pians delineating each view (from, side, and
rear) and height of structures, Including rooftop equipment and
screening;
e. Completed Initial study (Form A), If lsqulnd by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CERA) and/or City adopted guidelines;
f. Site pians for commercial and Industrial projects shall contaln'the
following additional Information:
(1) The groes floor area and floor area ratio .(FAR);
(2) Eating establislonerts, entetalnmom uses (ban and nightclubs);
churches, auditoriums, and other public assembly uses, if
applicable;
(3) If the applicant proposes to lease paddng spaces on an adjacent
lot sharing common side lot Naw; a copy of the notarized lease
shall be aubmllted, puramnt to Same Clarlta Municipal Code
Section 22.52.1020;
(4) If the proposed use Is In a shopping center, the pian shall also
show:
(a) All other uses In the shopping center, Including their
addresses and business names;
(b) All parking spaces in the shopping center.
(5) If the proposed use will have more than 50 full time employees,
the application shall Include a Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) program Including, but not limited to,
carpooling, vanpooling, public and/or private transit, alternative
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work hours, walk to work, and telecommuting.
(9) For Industrial uses, Indicate areas devoted exclusively to office,
manufacturing, and/or warehousing (Including aro& in square feet),
and the number of employees on the largest shirt.
g. Applications for minor use pertnfis and adjustments shall include the
following additional Information (see Sections 2.4 and 2.5 of this
resolution for details on noticing requirements):
(1) A property owners list for adlacent and across the street orooart v
owners only '
(2) Two Complete sets of mailing labels and one set of envelopes with
correct postage;
(3) One ownership map;_and
(4) A "Certified Property Owners Ust Affidavit."
h. Applications for hillside development shall include the following
additional Information (pursuant to Unified Development Code Ch. 17.90):
(1) Average elope calculations (Including formula and data),
engineering submittal with signature, and a map depicting
subareas (if applicable);
(2) Four Copies of the conceptual grading Paan, as follows:
(a) Use 2- contour Intervals on the recontourod grading plan
on up to 10% slope;
(b) Use W contour Intervals on maximum contours;
(c) Identify ON drainage strltcturss and cut and fill daylight
tines;
(d) Indicate the height and type of all proposed retaining
wall*;
(a) Indicate proposed pad elevations and existing pad
elevations surrounding the one, N appUoabM;
M Identity all trees on the site and survey the location of all
oak tress within 200' of the proposed grading.
(3) Four copies of the cut and fill map, as follows:
(a) Denote fill In blue and art In rad; P
(b) Indicate the total volume of cut and fill In cubic yards and
surface area In square feet;
(c) Include grading quantity calculations and amount of
proposed Import; or export, if applicable;
(d) Indicate the height aboverbelow existing grade of all
existing and proposed manufactured slopes (differentiate
existing and proposed manufactured slopes).
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2. SIGN PLANS, TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND HOME OCCUPATIONS
a. Completed application form;
b. Processing fee; and
C. Four copies of the aha plan, Including elevations for sign plans. Sits
pians aro not required for home occupations.
3. OAK TREE PERMITS
a. Completed application forth;
b. Processing fee;
c. Four copies of the site and/or grading plan with tree locations and
drlpllnes;
d. Oak tree report prepared by a City -approved oak tree consultant (a ust of
approved consultant can be obtained In the Community Development
Department); and
o. Photographs (3" x S-) of each tree.
The above hems shall meet the criteria established In the Oak Tree Preservation
and ProtecIon Guidelines.
4. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
AL Completed appucatlon form;
b. Processing fie;
C. Grant dead, showing the current owner of record;
d. Chain of title, dating back to September of 1967. This Information may be
obtained from the title company. H the property wn Sold by moans of a
land $ales contract, then three copies of the contract shall be required;
e. Proof of access to the parcel, N it does not front on a dedicated street;
f. Preliminary title report or title policy; and
g. County Assessors Map.
S. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
a. Completed application form;
b. Processing fee; •
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C. Grant deeds for all lots Involved, showing the current owner(a) of record;
d. County Assessor's Map for all lots Involved;
e. Preliminary title reports or title policies for all lots Involved;
f. Four copies of the alta plan (FOLDED to approximately 8" x 12'),
containing the following:
(1) A title block In bold lettere located In the lower right comer;
(2) Name and address of the legal owner(s) and persons preparing
the pian;
(3) Datof north arrow (orient the pion so that north Is to the top), and
scale (use on engineer's scale, such as 1"-201;
(4) Dimensions, record, boundaries and area of the total ownership,
existing We and proposed lots (show existing lot lines In rod and
proposed lot lines In green);
(5) Existing topography at five foot contour Intervale;
(6) Number each lot (do not letter);
(� Vicinity map outlining the subject property and showing major
surrounding streets within a square mile (reproducing
commercially produced maps or USGS topographical maps Is not
acceptable);
(8) Existing and proposed zoning;
(9). Distance from the property fine to the centerline of an existing
melee stmt;
(10) Location of all existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the from
property llne;
(11) Location end dimensions of all existing and proposed easements;
(12) Location of existing structures or Improvements and their distance
from property Unser. (If arty of the pamele are hnproved with a
structure requiring a building permit, an Inspection report from the
Building and Safety Division of the Department of Community
Development shall be rsqulrad, certifying any ordinances or
regulations administered by that department);
(13) Names (or Identifying loners for proposed streets), locations,
widths and Improvements (within the rights-of-way) of all adjolnin�
highways and streets;
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(14) Approximate location and flow of all defined water courses;
(15) Location of existing sewage disposal systems;
g. A subordination agreement to notify the lender, 0 applicable.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of April .1993.
or
ATTEST:
Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 3
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
1, Derma M. Grindev, City Clerk . DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing
Resolution was duty adopted by the City Council of the City of Sana Clarlb at a regular meeting
thereof, hold on the 13th day of Acrd 1993 by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BpyMr, Darcy, x1ajic, Prdwson, Heidt
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mane
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Nana
0.01.080
B. Violations.
1. Every person violating any provision either of this Development Code, or any permit, variance, or
amendment thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction in
subsection D below. Each violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which the
violation is committed.
2. Each violation determined to bean infraction by this Development Code shall be punishable by a fine
of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation. Subsequent violations of the same provision of this title
shall be punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation and five hundred dollars
($500.00) for the third violation in a twelve (12) month period as provided by applicable law. The fourth and any
further violations of this title within a twelve (12) month period shall be deemed misdemeanors. Each
misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or six (6) months in jail, or
both.
C. Public Nuisance. Any use of property contrary to the provisions of this Title is illegal and is deemed to
be a public nuisance and the authorized legal representative of the City may commence actions and proceedings
for the abatement thereof, in the manner provided by law, and may take such other steps and may apply to any
court having jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such use and restrain and enjoin any person
from using any property contrary to the provisions of this title.
D. Infractions. Violations of the provisions contained in the following list are deemed infractions:
1. Automobile, truck, or other motor vehicle repair conducted outside of an enclosed building.
2. Commercial vehicles parked or stored in violation of Section 17.18.150.
3. Inoperative vehicle parking or storage.
4. Outside display and or sales in violation of Section 17.15.040(D).
5. Signs prohibited by Section 17.19.200.
6. Vehicles kept on residential lots, in violation of Section 17.15.020(A)(2).
E. Injunction. The provisions of this title may also be enforced by injunction issued by any court having
jurisdiction upon the suit of the owner or occupant of any real property affected by such violation or prospective
violation.
F. Enforcement. The Director of Planning and Building Services Code Enforcement Officer, or any
representative thereof designated by the Director, is hereby authorized to arrest any person without a warrant
whenever the Director or his representative, has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has
committed a misdemeanor in his or her presence. (Amend. Ord. 994, 5/11/99; amend. Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01)
17.01.090 Development Applications.
A. Scope. All applications for development reviews, minor use permits, variances, conditional use
permits, tentative subdivision maps, final subdivision maps, grading permits, or other entitlements shall comply
with all applicable procedures of this section.
B. Application Fees and Deposits. Concurrent with the submittal of an application for development, a
fee and/or deposit shall be made, in the amount determined by City Council resolution, to cover the costs
incurred in the processing of the application. In no case shall the development application be set for hearing or
final action until such time as any balance due is paid in full.
C. Complete Applications. Any application for a permit or entitlement must be accepted as complete for
processing by the Director of Planning and Building Services in order to initiate the official review process.
Standard minimum submittal requirements shall be established by the Director. The Director may request
L additional information specific to the permit or entitlement necessary forthe complete analysis of an application.
DC -63 (Santa Clarita 4.02)
17.01.090
All required material, information and fees shall be provided by the applicant before the application is deemed
complete for processing.
D. Incomplete Applications. In the event an application is determined to be incomplete, written notice
shall be provided to the applicant specifying the information and/or plans necessary to make the application
complete within thirty (30) calendar days after the receipt of the application. The applicant must supply the
requested plans and/or information within sixty (60) calendar days of the notice of incomplete filing or an
extended time as may be granted by the Director. Request for time extensions shall be made in writing by the
applicant.
In the event that required information is not provided by the applicant within the time limits specified by
this section, the City shall deem the application withdrawn or deny the permit or entitlement for the project.
Information whose absence would constitute a reason for such withdrawal or denial are:
1. Information which is to be supplied by the applicant and is necessary to prepare a legally adequate
environmental document; or
2. Information without which the City's decision to approve a project would not be supported by
substantial evidence; or
3. Information which was specified for application submittal; or
4. Falsification or misrepresentation of any documentation.
Denial for the above reasons may be deemed by the City to be a denial without prejudice to the applicant's
right to reapply for the same permit.
E. Environmental Review. All applicatiorSs for development which are subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act and City adopted guidelines shall be required to submit a completed Initial Study
Part A form as part of the application. The Director may request additional information or studies of the
applicant in order to make an environmental determination. (Amend. Ord. 01-5, 2/27/01)
17.01.100 Public Meetings, Administrative Hearings and Public Hearings and Notifications.
A. Public meetings. The approving authority shall hold a public meeting for all minor use permits and
adjustments which have received community opposition. The meetings shall be noticed in accordance with the
requirements for public hearings set forth in this code.
B. Administrative hearings. The approving authority shall hold an administrative hearing on
administrative variances. The administrative hearing shall be noticed in accordance with the requirements set
forth in this code.
C. Supplemental Notice Requirement.
1. Additional public notification beyond the required five hundred (500) foot radius around a property
shall be required for a development related project as determined by the Director of Planning and Building
services in any one of the following circumstances:
a. A proposed wireless telecommunication facility in a residential zone; or
b. A Hillside Review requiring an Innovative Application for Significant Ridge]ines; or
c. Nightclubs, caberets and bars with alcoholic beverages and/or entertainment adjacent to a residential
zone.
2. The boundaries of the supplemental noticing requirement shall be a six hundred (600) foot radius
around the subject property.
3. If it is determined upon initial submittal that supplemental noticing is necessary, the applicant shall be
notified, within thirty (30) days of the expanded notification area to be included in the mailings. The applicant
shall be required to submit three (3)sets of address labels with the property owners whose name appear on the
latest
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