What improvements does this application cover?

The application lists minor residential improvements including chimneys, roof changes, equipment, skylights, garden windows, and certain uncovered decks under 30 inches high.

What materials must I include?

Include a completed application signed by the applicant and property owner, three copies of a site plan, and three copies of elevations. Mechanical equipment in certain setback areas also requires manufacturer specifications.

Do I need a notary for the Minor Site Plan Review Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant must certify the hazardous-waste statement under penalty of perjury and provide a date.

How do I submit the Minor Site Plan Review Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says required materials must be included for the application to be accepted for filing.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Minor Site Plan Review Application

This application is for property owners and applicants seeking city review of minor residential improvements such as chimneys, skylights, decks, and equipment.

What this form is

The City requires this application for listed minor residential improvements that do not involve new habitable space, gathering space, or lot coverage. It asks for applicant, contractor, and landowner details; project dimensions and location; and information about grading, public-right-of-way work, septic use, and possible foliage analysis. Applicants must also provide signed hazardous-waste information and required plan copies; the fee schedule is referenced separately.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing a listed minor residential improvement should submit this application with the required plans and any applicable equipment specifications.

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 applicant certifies the hazardous-waste statement under penalty of perjury and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Minor Site Plan Review Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, contractor, landowner, and project information, answer the project questions, and sign and date the required statements.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare three copies each of the site plan and elevations, plus manufacturer specifications if applicable.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What improvements does this application cover?: The application lists minor residential improvements including chimneys, roof changes, equipment, skylights, garden windows, and certain uncovered decks under 30 inches high.
What materials must I include?: Include a completed application signed by the applicant and property owner, three copies of a site plan, and three copies of elevations. Mechanical equipment in certain setback areas also requires manufacturer specifications.
Do I need a notary for the Minor Site Plan Review Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant must certify the hazardous-waste statement under penalty of perjury and provide a date.
How do I submit the Minor Site Plan Review Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says required materials must be included for the application to be accepted for filing.

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