Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Los Angeles County
Temporary Special Use Permit
Rancho Palos Verdes businesses use this application to request temporary outdoor service space for uses such as dining, fitness, or personal care.
What this form is
This application package lets a business request a Temporary Special Use Permit to use sidewalks, privately owned parking areas, or other outdoor spaces for services. The package includes an application, submittal checklist, and operating requirements. It asks for business, property, applicant, and owner details, along with signatures and supporting materials such as a site plan and, when applicable, Alcohol Beverage Control approval.
Who needs it
Businesses seeking to use outdoor areas for temporary services should complete the application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
The document lists the Planning Division phone number and email for questions, but does not state a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and applicant make declarations under penalty of perjury, and the business operator signs and dates the requirements acknowledgment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Temporary Special Use Permit application package.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the business, property, applicant, and owner information, and obtain the required signatures.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare four copies of the site plan and the other checklist items that apply to your business.
- 4
Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Temporary Special Use Permit application for?
- It allows a business to request temporary use of outdoor areas, such as sidewalks or privately owned parking areas, for services.
- What materials are listed with the application?
- The checklist calls for a completed, signed application, four copies of a site plan, Alcohol Beverage Control approval if alcohol is served outdoors, and a COVID-19 Re-Opening Form.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Special Use Permit application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The owner and applicant make declarations under penalty of perjury, and the business operator signs and dates the requirements acknowledgment.
- How do I submit the Temporary Special Use Permit application?
- The document does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.