Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles County

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Coastal Permit Application

Rancho Palos Verdes property owners and applicants use this application to request a Coastal Permit for development in the Coastal Zone.

What this form is

The application requests a Coastal Permit for development in the Coastal Zone that is not exempt or excluded, and explains how the City processes permits based on the property's location and hearing requirements. It asks for applicant and landowner details, project location and zoning, parcel size, a project description, and a signed hazardous waste and substance statement. Submit a complete application with the required plans, materials, fee, and other applicable attachments.

Who needs it

Applicants and landowners seeking a Coastal Permit for a project in the Coastal Zone that is not exempt or excluded need to complete and sign this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application signed by both the applicant and landowner, primary application plans and materials, the applicable filing fee, and required maps, lists, and stormwater documents. The Community Development Department form says an incomplete submission will not be accepted for filing.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and landowner sign and date the application, including its statement certified under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Coastal Permit Application and review its procedures and attached instructions.

  2. 2

    Complete and Sign the Form

    Provide the applicant, landowner, and project details, describe the proposed development, and have both applicant and landowner sign.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include primary application plans, materials, and fee, plus any required vicinity map, mailing lists, and stormwater documents.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the complete application and required materials to the Community Development Department; incomplete submissions will not be accepted for filing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Coastal Permit Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the applicant and landowner sign and date it, including the statement certified under penalty of perjury.
Who signs the Coastal Permit Application?
Both the applicant and landowner must sign the application. The hazardous waste and substance statement also calls for a property owner signature.
What must I submit with the Coastal Permit Application?
Submit the primary application's plans, materials, and fee, plus the Coastal Permit Application and applicable maps, property-owner and resident lists, and stormwater documents.
How do I submit the Coastal Permit Application?
Submit a complete application and its required materials to the Community Development Department. The document says incomplete submissions will not be accepted for filing.

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