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Fence and Wall Exception Submittal Handout
City of Palm Desert
Department of Development Services
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone:
tel:+17607766483(760) 776-6483 Email:
mailto:planning@palmdesert.govplanning@palmdesert.gov
The following instructions are intended to provide the necessary information and procedures to submit and facilitate the processing of a Fence and Wall Exception Application. Adherence
to these instructions will ensure that the application can be processed in the most expeditious manner possible.
Section I - Application Submittal Requirements Application Submittal Requirements - First Submittal (completed by applicant and verified by staff intake) Submitted Complete
Required item Each item listed below is required for submittal as a digital copy. Each item listed below is required for submittal unless a waiver is granted by Planning
Division Staff. Any waiver must be confirmed by initialing the form by the staff person granting the waiver. Refer to Section II for the minimum required information on each item.
Application Information ☐☐Planning Application Form ☐☐Site Photographs ☐☐Environmental Assessment Review Form Project Exhibits ☐☐Site Plan Sheet ☐☐Architectural Elevations
and Renderings ☐☐Color and Materials Board ☐☐Conceptual Landscape Plan Primary Reports and Studies ☐☐Meeting Notice Labels ☐☐Exception Justification Sheet Fees ☐☐Filing
Fees Paid Submittal Requirements - Prior to Architectural Review Commission Meeting Submitted Complete Requirement Number of physical copies Electronic submission
The following items shall be submitted when the project is scheduled for Architectural Review Commission (ARC). All items must be received a minimum of 10 business days prior
to the scheduled date of the ARC meeting. ☐ ☐ Bound 11" by 17" color copy of complete plan set 10 N/A ☐ ☐ Physical Color and Material Board 1 1 Section
II - Submittal Items Checklist 1. Filing Fees
Application related filing fees are to be paid at the time of application. As part of the submittal process the receipt showing payment of fees will be copied and submitted along with
the other application materials.
Required at time of application submittal: Design Review Application Fee:
https://lfews.palmdesertegov.com/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=1892&dbid=1&repo=WEBSITE-DOCUMENTSFees | City of Palm Desert
2. Application
The Planning Application form must be completed including the project description, requested information, and ownership signatures.
3. Site Photographs
The submittal shall include high-resolution photographs taken a maximum of 30 days before the application submittal, showing the existing site condition, panoramic views, and site-specific
characteristics and/or unique features.
4. Environmental Assessment Form
All project requests shall submit a completed environmental assessment form.
5. Project Exhibits / Plan Set
A complete Plan Set shall be submitted to the Planning Division. All digital submittals shall be submitted through the City's Planning Permit Portal in PDF format. Information on where
and how to submit can be found here:
https://palmdesert.my.site.com/s/Planning Permit Portal.
Physical submittals shall be submitted upon request. Full size plans, when required, shall be neatly folded so that the size does not exceed 9" by 12" and shall have the title block
facing outwards. Plans which do not adhere to these requirements shall be rejected.
Required Order of Plan Set Contents
Site Plan Sheet
Architectural Elevations and Renderings
Landscape Plan
Color and Materials Board
Additional items may be required upon request from City of Palm Desert staff to better assess conformance with all standards. These items include, but are not limited to: line of sight
diagrams, finish details, material specifications, screening information, etc. These additional items will be requested during the project's completeness review.
Each exhibit shall be prepared to include the following information at minimum:
1. Site Plan Sheet
Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following information and is readily visible when folded:
Name of project
Plan name and sheet identification number
Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
Name, address, and phone number of the property owner, applicant, and or authorized agent
Name, address, and phone number of the person preparing the exhibit
Exhibit Amendment block, which shall be used to notate any changes to the proposed project during the review process
Graphic Scale (engineering scale not to exceed 1" = 30')
North arrow
Location(s) and dimension(s) of all:
Property lines
Required and actual setbacks for building to property lines and between buildings
Location of all structures
Fully dimensioned subject parcel boundaries
Access and driveway dimensions
Structures and building footprints, including any building projections
Landscape areas and planters
Drive aisles, parking stalls, and loading areas
Typical parking space, parking dimensions including striping. All open parking stalls shall be clearly outlined with a minimum of 4-inch wide double (“hairpin”) lines on the surface
of the parking facility.
Pedestrian pathways, including ADA horizontal path of travel
Parking bumper or tire guard locations where parking is adjacent to any property line, public walkway, street, alley, or accessible path of travel
Trash enclosures
Storage areas
Location and total of all short-term and long term-bicycle parking
On-site fuel tanks (above or below ground)
Fire hydrants onsite and within 500' of the project site
Walls and fences including details of proposed materials, height, and setbacks from adjacent street curbs and/or property lines
Public improvements, include cross sections
Structures, driveways, parking areas, trees and property lines within 50' of project site perimeter boundary
Names, locations, rights-of-way widths, and improvements of adjacent existing and proposed streets and the approximate grades of proposed and existing streets and approximate street
centerline radii of curbs. Any proposed private streets shall be noted on the site plan exhibit. Location, widths, and improvements of existing and proposed public utility, easements,
transmission lines, power and telephone poles, and underground utilities on or abutting the property
Name, location and dimension of all adjacent public and private streets
Type, height, and location of all street, parking, and pedestrian lights
Identification of General Plan and Zoning land use designations and existing land use of all adjacent properties
Identify onsite circulation route(s), including drive aisle widths and interior and exterior turning radius dimensions at entries and drive aisles, for delivery and emergency vehicle
access
If the project includes any phasing of development the proposed phases, including public improvements, shall be identified on a separate site plan sheet with a table showing acreage,
building square footage, number and type of units, and number of parking spaces per phase
2. Architectural Elevations and/or Renderings
Title block:
Name of project
Plan Sheet Identification Number
Scale of Exhibit
Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
Name, address, and phone number of the person preparing the exhibit
California License Stamp
Exhibit Amendment block, which shall be used to notate any changes to the proposed project during the review process
Accurately scaled two-dimensional color illustrations of all sides of each proposed (and existing, if to remain) building and accessory structures (trash enclosure, wall/fence, carport
and parking shade structure, gazebo, water feature, etc.). Each illustration shall:
Identify which building elevation is illustrated with direction labeled as north, south, east, west
Be drawn to scale at not smaller than 1/4" = 1' (for large projects not smaller than 1/8" = 1' with 1/4" = 1' details)
Show and note all building features including but not limited to materials, wall signs, air conditioning equipment, solar equipment, or other equipment mounted on exterior walls or roofs
Total height of building to top of parapet or top of roof ridge
Total height of building to any tower elements (towers, spires, cupolas, chimneys, etc.)
Height of each building floor for multi-story buildings
Height of building from top of eave to top of roof (for pitch buildings)
Show screening for all roof-mounted equipment
Clearly show proposed grade elevations, height and width dimensions
No landscaping, figures, or other presentation decorations shall be illustrated on the building elevations
Show shadow lines and necessary details to illustrate changes in building planes, recesses, and projections
Accurately scaled perspective illustration of the proposed project as seen from the center of each adjacent street. Landscaping depicted on perspective illustrations shall be representative
of the preliminary landscaping plan with five (5) years of growth.
3. Conceptual Landscape Plan
Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following information and is readily visible when folded:
Name of the project
Plan name and sheet identification number
Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
Name, address, telephone number, signature and credentials stamp and license
Name, address, telephone number of person preparing exhibit
Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent
California License Stamp
Exhibit Amendment block, which shall be used to notate any changes to the proposed project during the review process
Graphic scale (engineering scale not to exceed 1" = 40')
North arrow (with North at the top of the drawing)
Landscape exhibit showing all the following:
Property lines
Structures
Drive aisles, parking areas, and loading areas
Indicate and label existing trees and vegetation to remain or to be removed
Pedestrian pathways (including width dimensions and identification of surface materials)
Trash enclosures
Storage areas
Walls and fences including height and material
Perimeter treatment of property (fences, walls, vegetation screens, etc.)
Adjacent public and private streets (including street names)
Structures, driveways, parking areas, and property lines within 50' of project site perimeter boundary
Location of all street, parking, and pedestrian lights
All water features (including dimensions)
Location of all landscape areas including the location, type, and size of all proposed plants and ground cover materials, by utilizing graphic symbols
Landscape legend which contains a key to the graphic symbols used in the drawing. A separate symbol shall identify each proposed plant or tree variety by name (common and botanical)
and size. The legend shall also include the following information:
Plant symbol, genus, species, common name, spacing, size, quantity, water use per applicable WUCOLS III zone (High, Medium, Low, and Very Low)
Total square feet of a proposed landscape area and the percentage of the landscape area within the total project area
Total square feet of the proposed turf area and the percentage of the turf area within the total landscape area
References to landscape lighting type, location, and quantity
Dimensions and spacing of any proposed landscape planters
A reference to the proposed type of irrigation system (spray, emitter, and/or drip)
A reference to the Final Landscape Plan's required compliance with the City of Palm Desert Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the Coachella Valley Water District Landscaping and
Irrigation System Design Ordinance
A shading plan which shows the total shading of parking areas at 10 years of maturity per PDMC 25.52 and provides a shading summary identifying the total parking area, parking area shaded
by carports, total uncovered parking area, and landscaping shading required for uncovered areas
4. Color and Materials Board
The intent of the Materials Sample Board is to provide an accurate representation of the major exterior materials to be used on the project including colors and textures. Physical materials
shall be mounted to a board or sheet (maximum size of 8" x 13" by 3/8" thick) containing precise color swatches and material samples that shall show the following:
Samples of roofing materials (a photo sample may be used prior to scheduling a hearing with the Architectural Review Commission)
Samples of all siding materials (a photo sample may be used prior to scheduling a hearing with the Architectural Review Commission)
Samples of all paint colors (actual manufacturer's sample with color name and identification number; copies, photos or digital print outs will not be accepted)
Samples of window frames (a photo sample may be used prior to scheduling a hearing with the Architectural Review Commission)
Samples of awning materials (a photo sample may be used prior to scheduling a hearing with the Architectural Review Commission)
Samples of decorative paving treatments (a photo sample may be used prior to scheduling a hearing with the Architectural Review Commission)
6. Primary Reports and Studies Public Hearing Notice Mailing Labels
The applicant shall provide the Department of Development Services with three (3) copies of adjacent owners and their addresses for all parcels. Information on information required and
applicable radius can be found in
https://library.qcode.us/lib/palm_desert_ca/pub/municipal_code/item/title_25-chapter_25_60-25_60_060Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 25.60.060.
Exception Justification Sheet
Submit a letter detailing how the exception meets the following findings:
That unusual circumstances exist which make the literal interpretation and enforcement of the standards impractical or contrary to the purpose of the ordinance codified in this section.
The exception shall not result in damage to adjacent properties.
Property owners adjacent to the proposed exception shall be informed of the application at least 10 days prior to the ARC meeting.
Exceptions for nonconforming materials, including wood and vinyl fences, shall be based on architectural merit and compatibility with the home's architectural style.
Section III - Procedures
Schedule a time to discuss the preliminary project plans and zoning with Planning Division staff and other City departments for project requirements, including necessary application
submittals. The General Plan should be consulted for land use and street improvements.
Submit a completed Design Review application, with all required signatures, application fee, radius map and mailing labels, and any other applications (i.e. Conditional Use Permit, etc.).
Staff will review the application and determine if it is complete within 30 days from the date the project is submitted. The application will not be processed if it is incomplete. After
the application is deemed complete, the project is circulated to other City departments and local agencies for comments and conditions.
City staff will present the project(s) to the Architectural Review Commission (held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) after staff's initial 30-day review period when comments
have been received from other departments and agencies. The Architectural Review Commission hearing may be delayed if the project is deemed incomplete within the 30-day review period
or if any changes are required because of conditions of approval that affect the site plan, architecture, and/or if the project does not meet one (1) or more required zoning development
standards.
After the project receives Design Review approval from the Architectural Review Commission, Planning staff will prepare a notice of action summarizing the approval and provide it to
the applicant. There is a 15-day appeal period from the day of a decision taken by the City Council.
After the Building and Safety Department reviews the final working drawings, staff reviews the construction drawings to confirm substantial conformance with the originally approved design
and any applicable conditions.
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