Palos Verdes Estates, CA · Los Angeles County
Application for a Coastal Waiver
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a Coastal Waiver for proposed improvements within Palos Verdes Estates’ designated coastal zone.
What this form is
A Coastal Permit or Waiver is required for improvements within the designated coastal zone, and this application lets the Planning Department review a project for a waiver. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, the project address and proposed development, and lot coverage and floor area information. The application lists a lot coverage sheet, two sets of plans, and a fee as submittal requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing improvements in the designated coastal zone should consult Planning Department staff to determine whether a Coastal Waiver or Coastal Development Permit applies.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is completed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Coastal Waiver application and review its submittal requirements.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and owner contact details, project information, and the requested lot coverage and floor area figures.
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Gather Required Items
Prepare a lot coverage sheet, two sets of plans, and the fee listed in the application requirements.
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Submit To The City
Submit the materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Coastal Waiver application?
- No. This application is completed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- Who should use the Coastal Waiver application?
- Applicants proposing improvements in the designated coastal zone can use this form. The city advises consulting Planning Department staff to determine whether a waiver or Coastal Development Permit applies.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The listed submittal requirements are the Coastal Waiver application form, a lot coverage sheet, two sets of plans, and a fee.
- How do I submit the Coastal Waiver application?
- The document does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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This Application for a Coastal Waiver doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Palos Verdes Estates form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.