HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdjustment ApplicationCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
Phone (760) 346-0611 ▪ Fax (760) 776-6417 ▪ planning@cityofpalmdesert.org
ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
Applicant Name:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Property Owner Name:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Representative:
Phone:
Mailing Address: Fax:
City: State: Zip: Email:
Please Send Correspondence to (Check One): Applicant Property Owner Representative
Property Address(es):
Assessor Parcel No(s):
Existing Zoning: General Plan Designation:
An Adjustment from Section of the Palm Desert Municipal Code is requested to permit the
following:
Property Owner Authorization: The undersigned states that they are the owner(s) of the property described and herein
give authorization for the filing of the application.
Print Name: Signature: Date:
Applicant/Representative Signature: By signing this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate. I
understand that the City might not approve what I am applying for and/or might require conditions of approval.
Print Name: Signature: Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Project No: ADJ Date Received:
Received By: Case Planner:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
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I.PURPOSE:
In accordance with Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 25.64.030 Adjustments, an adjustment from the
terms of the zoning ordinance may be granted only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the
property, including size, shape topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance
would deprive such property of privileges enjoyed by the other property(ies) in the vicinity and under the identical
zoning classification.
II.SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.Complete the application, with required signatures and complete answers in Section IV (below) of this
application.
2.The applicant shall submit three (3) copies of accurately drawn and scaled site plans and any adjacent
properties affected, showing when pertinent, the contours at intervals of not more than two (2) feet and all
existing and proposed locations of streets, property lines, uses, structures, driveways, pedestrian walks, off-
street parking facilities, and landscaped areas.
3.Additional information may be required by the Director of Community of Development to enable a determination
as to whether the circumstances justify approval of an adjustment from the Zoning Ordinance.
III.PROCEDURE:
1.Submit a complete application with the required fee and plans to the Department of Community Development
for review by the Zoning Administrator or their designee.
2.Planning staff, and any other required City Departments, review the request against the specific Zoning
Ordinance requirements and the requested adjustment. The normal review time for these requests is two (2) to
three (3) weeks.
3.An Adjustment request may only be granted for the following:
•A decrease of not more than 10 percent of the required building lot coverage or width.
•A decrease of not more than 20 percent of the required width of a side yard or the yard between buildings.
•A decrease of not more than 40 percent of the required rear yard.
•A decrease of not more than 40 percent of the distance required between the front property line and the
building line.
•A decrease of not more than 10 percent of the required parking spaces.
•An increase of not more than 10 percent of the permitted projection of steps, stairways, landings, eaves,
overhangs, masonry chimneys, and fireplaces, into any required front, rear, side or yard between buildings.
4.If an application meets one of the requirements above, the Zoning Administrator must demonstrate that the
Adjustments can make the necessary Findings outlined in PDMC Section 25.64.030. If the Findings can be
made, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a determination (approval, modified approval, or an approval subject
to conditions). The determination shall be final 15 days from the date an approval or denial letter is prepared.
The Zoning Administrator’s decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 15 days of a
determination.
5.Any appellants shall complete an “Appeals” application and submit the application to the Department of
Community Development along with a fee of $276.
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ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
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IV.SUPPORTING EVIDENCE:
1.What particular difficulties or unnecessary physical hardships inconsistent with the objectives of the Zoning
Ordinance would result if the adjustment were not granted?
2.What exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions of the property do not apply generally to other
properties in the same zone?
3.To what extent would the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation deprive you
of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity and zone?
4.To what extent would the granting of this adjustment be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity?