HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCCKL230001 Palm Desert Online Format and SubmittalFINAL 10102024CITY OF PALM DESERT
Permit Center
73510 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone (760)776-6435 • Email permitcenter(a�_cityofpalmdesert.org
Website: https://www.palmdesert.gov
ELECTRONIC PLAN FORMAT AND ONLINE SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
PC-CKL-23-0001
As of January 1, 2022, all development related applications require digital submissions of plans and
documents. Digital submission can be completed at: www.pdpermits.com
MINIMUM PLAN FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS
1. PROJECT COMPILING AND ASSEMBLY
• All digital documents shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF) and compatible with Adobe
Acrobat 8 or newer. Plan files shall be first -generation, vector -based PDFs which have been
directly converted from the computer -aided drafting (CAD) applications (i.e., AutoCAD,
ArchiCAD, MicroStation, TurboCAD, etc.) in which they were created.
• Photograph's including JPEG, TIFF, PNG files will NOT be accepted
• All plan sets and supporting documents must be flattened.
• Plan sets and all supporting documents shall be compiled as separate PDF files for each plan
set and supporting document. Do not attach or include the structural calculations, energy
documentation, etc. in the plan set file. Plans submitted in this manner will be rejected at
submittal.
o If the plan set total size exceeds 50 MB you will be required to create separate PDF's
for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing plans.
2. PLAN SHEET AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING
• Scanned Plans (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, details) will not be accepted unless the plan
sheet was hand drawn.
Hand -drawn or scanned plans will not be accepted unless the clarity is equal to the clarity of a
digital format. These documents must be viewable in an electronic format as if printed.
See Exhibit 1 (attached)
• Scanned plans must be scanned to scale.
All colors must be removed from all plans and documents (except for grey or hatched shading).
Licensed design professionals may use colors within their approved signature and stamps.
THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO PLANNING SUBMITTALS.
■ Plan sheets and supporting documents must be oriented with the top of the page always at the
top left of the monitor and set to landscape. A north arrow must be provided on all plans.
■ All supplemental information must be oriented so the top of the page is always at the top of the
monitor in either portrait or landscape format based on the supporting documents provided.
■ All supplemental information must be sized at 8-1/2" x 11"
NOTE: Plan sets with various or mixed orientations may be rejected at submittal.
3. PLAN SECURITY AND SIGNATURES
■ PDF document security settings must allow staff to mark up the PDF file and create comments.
Electronic signature restriction settings should not be used on forms or drawings.
• When applicable, digitally licensed design professional's stamps, seals, and signatures shall be
affixed to plans and documents as required. Scanned seals and signatures will not be accepted
during the review process.
4. PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS BY DIVISION
PLANNING ARCHITECTURAL, ENTITLEMENT, LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS
■ Color submittals are required
■ 11" X 17" (Required)
■ 1 " to 30' scale
■ Leave a 2"x4" space at the top right corner of the building plans for City approval
Stamp
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following
information and is readily visible when folded:
o Name of project
o Plan name and sheet identification number
o Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, and phone number of the property owner, applicant, and or
authorized agent
o Name, address, and phone number of the person preparing the exhibit
o Exhibit Amendment block, which shall be used to notate any changes to the
proposed project during the review process.
ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT PLANS & TRACT/PARCEL MAPS
■ All plans are required to be on City Title Sheet. You can find the template by clicking on the
link below:
https://www.palmdesert.gov/our-city/departments/palm-desert-permit-center/land-
development-permits
■ All colors must be removed from all plans and documents (with the exception of grey or
hatched shading)
■ 24" x 36" (Required)
■ 18" x 26" for Maps (Required)
■ Upon Final Map Approval - Mylar(s) with WET SIGNATURES required for
recordation
■ PDF exhibits must be generated at a prescribed scale as follows:
■ Precise Grading (Commercial) - 1" to 20' scale
■ Precise Grading (Tract Homes) - 1" to 30' scale
■ Precise Grading (Single Family - 1" to 10' scale
■ Sidewalk - 1" to 20' scale
■ Signing and Striping - 1 " to 40' scale
■ Storm Drain - 1" to 40' horizontal, 1" to 4' vertical scale
■ Street - 1 " to 40' horizontal, 1 " to 4' vertical scale
■ Rough Grading - 1" to 40' scale
■ Final Map - 1" to 40' scale for lot sizes < 10,000 square feet or 1" to 60' scale for
lot sizes > 10,000 square feet
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLANS
■ All colors must be removed from all plans and documents (with the exception of grey or
hatched shading)
■ Leave a 3"x4" space at the top right corner of the building plans for City approval
stamp
• Plan Sheet size format shall be 24" x 36" minimum for large construction and 11" x 17" minimum
for minor construction. Plan sizes less than 11 "X17" may be rejected unless otherwise directed
by Building Official or Plans Examiner. All supplemental information (calculations and
specifications) must be sized at 8-1/2" x 11".
• PDF exhibits must be generated at a prescribed scale (i.e. t/4" = 1'-0", or 1/8" _
1'-0") in order for staff to verify dimensions and areas within the file, using
built-in measuring tools.
■ 11" x 17" (Minimum) — Minor Construction
5. NEW SUBMITTALS (ONLY) THROUGH THE CITY'S ONLINE PORTAL
When submitting applications through the City's online portal, please complete your information as
follows:
Permit Center Submittals
Permit Center Submittals.
From I ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HERE Q
Subject ENTER -NEW SUBMITTAL-ADDRESS/PERM IT TYPE or RESUBMITTAL- PERMIT NUMBER, ADDRESS, BUSINESS NAME
Name ENTER -THE NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON
Site Address ENTER - THE ADDRESS WHERE THE PERMITTED WORK WILL BE PERFORMED
Telephone Number ENTER - THE CONTACT PERSONS TELEPHONE NUMBER
Thank you foryour project submittal. You will receive anemailwithin 1-3 business days with confirmation that
documents have been downloaded and a Permit Technician will contact you with additional instructions. Please be sure
to check your SPAM folder. If you require further assistance, please call (760) 776-6435 or email
perrnitcenter@cltyofpalmdesert.org.
FILE NAMING CONVENTION EXAMPLES FOR NEW APPLICATION
BUILDING
1ST SUBMITTAL-
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
1ST SUBMITTAL-
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
1ST SUBMITTAL-
STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
1ST SUBMITTAL-
TRUSS CALCULATIONS
ENGINEERING
1ST SUBMITTAL-
PRECISE GRADING
1ST SUBMITTAL-
HYDROLOGY STUDY
1ST SUBMITTAL-
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
1ST SUBMITTAL-
FORM CERTIFICATION
1ST SUBMITTAL-
LETTER OF CERTIFICATION
PLANNING
1ST SUBMITTAL- PRECISE PLAN SET
1ST SUBMITTAL- TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
1ST SUBMITTAL- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
6. RESUBMITTALS ONLY FILE NAMING CONVENTIONS THROUGH eTRAKiT
When submitting resubmittals through eTRAKiT, please complete your information as follows:
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BUILDING
2ND SUBMITTAL —
"RESIXX-XXXX" ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
2ND SUBMITTAL -
"RESIXX-XXXX" STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
2ND SUBMITTAL -
"RESIXX-XXXX" STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
2ND SUBMITTAL -
"RESIXX-XXXX" TRUSS CALCULATIONS
ENGINEERING
2ND SUBMITTAL — "PGXX-XXXX" PRECISE GRADING
2ND SUBMITTAL — "PGXX-XXXX" HYDROLOGY STUDY
2ND SUBMITTAL — "PGXX-XXXX" GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
2ND SUBMITTAL — "PGXX-XXXX" FORM CERTIFICATION
2ND SUBMITTAL - "PGXX-XXXX" LETTER OF CERTIFICATION
PLANNING
2ND SUBMITTAL — "PPXX-XXXX" PRECISE PLAN SET
2ND SUBMITTAL - "TTMXX-XXXX" TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
2ND SUBMITTAL - "CUPXX-XXXX" CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
If you have any questions, please contact the Permit Center at:
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