Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles County
Minor Exception Permit
Property owners use this application to request certain exceptions to Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code standards for eligible projects.
What this form is
The Minor Exception Permit application is for eligible requests involving fence, wall, or hedge height or location; limited reductions to setback or open-space requirements; or certain landscape-coverage restrictions. Applicants provide a written explanation of the requested exception and why it is necessary, along with a Residential Planning Application and project materials such as plans, elevations, a vicinity map, and mailing labels.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an eligible exception to Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code standards should submit this application with the required project materials.
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 application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs the Residential Planning Application, and the mailing-list certification is signed when required.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Minor Exception Permit application and review its eligibility information and submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Explain the exception requested and why it is necessary, giving specific project details.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Assemble the signed Residential Planning Application, required plans and elevations, vicinity map, mailing labels, and any applicable fee.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Minor Exception Permit application for?
- It requests certain eligible exceptions to city development standards, including specified fence or hedge changes, limited setback reductions, and some landscape-coverage adjustments.
- What materials should I include with my application?
- The document lists a signed Residential Planning Application, plans, elevations when required, a vicinity map, mailing labels, and a filing fee. Some requests also require a Neighborhood Compatibility fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Minor Exception Permit application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The property owner signs the Residential Planning Application, and the mailing-list certification is signed when required.
- How do I submit the Minor Exception Permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.