Specific Plan Application Packet / Instructions (Revised August, 2009) Page 1

COMMUNITY PLANNING BUREAU

City Hall • 200 N. Spring Street, Room 667 • Los Angeles, CA 90012

MOUNT WASHINGTON/GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN* (Ordinance No. 168,707. Effective May 10, 1993)

APPLICATION PACKET / INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS PORTION OF THIS PACKET FOR FUTURE USE AND REFERENCE

The Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan sets forth provisions regulating development within the Specific Plan area. These regulations are in addition to those in the Los Angeles Municipal Code* (LAMC), as amended, and do not convey any rights or privileges otherwise granted under the provisions and procedures contained therein, except as specifically provided herein.

PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that you read this entire document prior to preparing the Project Permit Compliance Determination application. Failure to become acquainted with these requirements will result in processing delays, even termination of the subject request.

A. APPLICATIONS REVIEW AND SUBMITTAL.

G 1. Call ahead and make arrangements to submit the completed application along with all required materials for a preliminary review and the issuance of an “Authorization Referral Form” in order to submit the application at the Department Public Counter. Call Cherry Yap at 213.978.6364, located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 667, City Hall, Los Angeles CA 90012. In one to two days, you will be notified that your application is ready for a pick up. It may include a list of any missing items and/or special instructions.

G 2. If there are any Native “Protected” Trees on the subject site, an Arborist (Tree) Report will be required, per Ordinance No 143,476 and to the satisfaction of the Urban Forestry Division (UFD) of the Bureau of Street Services. Two copies of the Tree report will be included along with the Project Permit Compliance application at the time of submittal to Planning Public Counter. Otherwise the application will be considered incomplete. Within five days of application submittal, one copy of the Arborist Report, which includes the PPC administrative case number, will be submitted for review and approval by UFD.

G 3. The application is then submitted at the Planning Department’s Public Office and Construction Services Center, located at 201 North Figueroa Street, 4th Floor (213.482.7077). Counter staff will assign a case file number at the time of filing, however, they will keep the file for their initial case processing. Once the processing is completed, the Project Permit case file will be forwarded to the Eastside Unit staff for compliance determination.

PLEASE NOTE: All questions regarding the project’s consistency with the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) are referred to the Department of Building and Safety. Prior to filing the subject application, the applicant is responsible for the proposed project’s compliance with the Specific Plan and all applicable provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

* The Planning and Zoning Code and the Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan is available on the Internet at http: //www.cityofla.org/PLN/index.htm

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B. AFTER APPLICATION SUBMITTAL.

G Notice of Intent. A “Notice of Intent” poster and posting instructions will be provided once the application has been approved for filing. The applicant must post the notice in a conspicuous place on the subject property, within five days after the application has been filed with the Department of City Planning and the applicable fees have been paid.

C. PROJECT APPROVAL. Once the request for determination and Project Permit application has been approved, the applicant/representative is required to review the “Conditions of Approval” for full compliance. A noncompliance will result in further delays that will affect being able to obtain all necessary permits for the subject project.

G 1. Make any required modifications and/or corrections, as specified on the Project Permit Compliance Determination report.

G 2. Follow the additional instructions as indicated in the subject grant.

G 3. If applicable, a Mitigation Measures Compliance Report must be prepared by the applicant / owner during each stage of the project’s implementation and must be submitted to the Community Planning Bureau, after each phase, as noted in the Project Permit Compliance determination when a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been approved for the subject project.

D. APPEAL PERIOD. After the fifteen (15) day appeal period has expired, you will be required to do, but not limited to, the following:

G 1. Obtain approval for the Covenant and Agreement by the Community Planning Bureau staff before recording it. This document will be mailed to you along with instructions for filing the form at the same time the copy of the determination is mailed. Call ahead to notify staff you need approval to record documents.

G 2. Return the Certified (purple stamped) copy of the Covenant and Agreement to the Community Planning Bureau, to be included in the subject case file.

G 3. Prior to scheduling an appointment with the Plan Checker of the Department of Building and Safety, submit a minimum of three complete sets of final plans to this Department’s Community Planning Bureau-Eastside Unit, for compliance with the Project Permit Determination approval.

Staff will confirm that this final set of plans conform to the subject project grant and compliance with Exhibit A, attached to the case file. All three sets will be returned to you for Building and Safety use.

G 4. Return the set of plans labeled FOR PLANNING USE ONLY, once the Department of Building and Safety gives the final approval, stamped approved and signed by the Plan Check Engineer of that Department, to be added to the Planning Department administrative case file.

G 5. Review the Conditions of Approval of the subject grant, some conditions require full compliance prior to the issuance of a Building Permit and/or Grading Permit.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

I. STEPS IN THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS.

A-1 Preliminary review and submittal of application ...... 1 A-2 Protected Tree Review ...... 1 B After application submittal ...... 2 C Project approval ...... 2 D After appeal period has expired ...... 2

II. MOUNT WASHINGTON/GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN MAP

Specific Plan Area Map ...... 4

III. SPECIFIC PLAN SUMMARY.

Specific Plan Purpose...... 5 Relationship to Other Provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code...... 5 Prohibitions...... 5 Specific Plan Procedures...... 5 Action of the Director. Director’s Decision - Time Limit...... 6 Project Permit Review...... 6 Design Variation...... 6 Appeal Process...... 6

IV. PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS LIST.

Definitions...... 7 Project Permit/Determination Request...... 10 Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan Cover Sheet Requirements...... 10 Topographic Survey Map Requirements...... 11 Plot Plan Requirements...... 12 Floor Plan Requirements...... 13 Elevations Requirements...... 13 Window, Door, and Finish Schedules...... 14 Architectural Design Elements...... 14 Land Use Map Requirement...... 14 Photographs Requirement...... 16 Adjoining Ownership Mailing Label Requirement...... 16 Environmental Clearance Requirement...... 16 Sample Specific Plan Cover Sheet...... 18 Sample Plot Plan...... 19

V. MASTER LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION/PROJECT PERMIT DETERMINATION REQUEST

Master Land Use Application...... 19 Project Permit Determination Request...... 20

VI. PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION FILING REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST.

Requirement Checklist...... 32

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MOUNT WASHINGTON/GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN SUMMARY Ordinance No. 168,707

MOUNT WASHINGTON /GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN ORDINANCE.

The Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan was adopted on April 2, 1993, (Ordinance No. 168,707, effective May 10, 1993). The purpose for the Plan is to encourage the preservation and enhancement of the community’s varied and distinctive residential character; to encourage preservation of the hills and canyons, vegetation, wildlife habitats, natural open space, views, and trails that characterize the area; to limit residential projects to a scale compatible with the hilly terrain, rustic nature, and architectural diversity already existing; and, to ensure that residential development is compatible with access limited by narrow hillside streets heavily used for parking.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE LOS ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE.

The regulations set forth in the Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan are in addition to those set forth in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), as amended, and do not convey any rights or privileges not otherwise granted under the provisions and procedures contained therein, except as specifically provided herein.

Wherever the Specific Plan contains provisions which require more or less restrictive front yards, less restrictive height, more restrictive Floor Area Ratios, more restrictive landscaping requirements, or other greater restrictions or limitations on development than would be required by the provisions contained in the LAMC Chapter 1, the Specific Plan will prevail and supersedes the applicable provisions of the Code (per Section 2 of the Specific Plan).

The procedures for the granting of exception to the requirements of this Specific Plan are set forth in LAMC Section 11.5.7.D. In approving an exception to this Specific Plan pursuant to Section 11.5.7.D, the Eastside Los Angeles Area Planning and the City Council on appeal may simultaneously approve any conditional use under their jurisdiction. Only one fee will be required for a joint application. An application for an exception to this Specific Plan pursuant to Section 11.5.7.D does not require any additional application pursuant to the provisions of LAMC Section 12.24 B.

PROHIBITIONS

One-Family Project. No building or grading permit shall be issued for a one-family project unless it (1) meets the requirements of Section 6 of the subject Specific Plan and (2) the Director of Planning or his or her designee has issued a Project Permit pursuant to Section 8 of this Ordinance for the Project.

No person shall alter, add or construct a building or structure on a lot in the Specific Plan area pursuant to a building permit issued prior to the effective date of this ordinance unless a vested right has occurred prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. For the purposes of this Ordinance, a vested right shall be deemed to have accrued when construction pursuant to the building permit has proceeded to a point at which an authorized Department of Building and Safety employees has approved the foundation. This foundation approval must occur after the excavation for footings and footing forms is complete and required reinforcing steels are in place, and concrete is subsequently poured.

SPECIFIC PLAN PROCEDURES

The application for a Project Permit consists of a request for determination, together with plot plans and elevations for the Project, a survey of all trees on the lot or lots, a map showing all existing land uses on the abutting lots and lots along the same right-of-way for a distance of 200 feet on either side of the side lot lines of the Project, two sets of mailing labels listing property owners of all lots abutting, across the street or alley from or having a common corner with the Project.

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The application will not be considered complete unless and until the form has been properly completed, all required information has been provided and the fee has been paid. Once the Project Permit application case file is received by the Community Planning Bureau, staff will determine if any additional information or materials are required or will deem the application as complete.

ACTION OF THE DIRECTOR

The Director shall make a written decision approving, disapproving, or approving with conditions a Project Permit Compliance application within 75 days AFTER the date the application IS DEEMED COMPLETE by the Community Planning Bureau. This time limit may be extended by mutual consent of the Director and the applicant.

The application is not complete until; 1) the subject site is posted with a Notice of Intent, from the Planning Department; 2) the Certificate of Posting is returned to the Planning Department, along with the pictures and newspaper; 3) all materials and information identified during the processing of the subject application as missing or in error, is corrected and submitted to be included in the subject case file and; 4) the file is formally deemed complete.

PROJECT PERMIT REVIEW

In making a determination to approve or disapprove a Project Permit application the proposed project will be reviewed in relation to all buildings located on adjacent lots and lots along the same right-of-day for a minimum distance of 200 feet in both directions.

DESIGN VARIATION.

In approving a Project Permit the Director shall find that the Architectural Design Elements of the front and rear building elevations v a r y from the adjacent buildings, based on design guidelines which include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Articulation of facades with Architectural Design Elements, including shape, type, details and the location of windows, doors, columns, and balconies;

2. Modulation of facades by offsetting portions of the facade from the remainder of the facade, or curves, insets and transparent openings; and

3. Variety of roof treatments, including roof type, shape and pitch.

APPEAL PROCESS.

The East Los Angels Area Planning Commission shall make the determination on an appeal of the determination of the Director of Planning, considering the report on the public hearing by a hearing examiner. The City Council shall make the determination on an appeal of the determination of the East Los Angels Area Planning Commission.

1. An applicant or any other person aggrieved by a determination of the Director of Planning may appeal to the East Los Angels Area Planning Commission and thereafter to the City Council.

2. The appeal shall be in writing and will set forth specifically the reasons why the determination should not be upheld.

3. Appeals shall be filed in any public office of the Department of City Planning, upon forms provided by the Department and accompanied by a fee.

4. Appeals must be filed within 15 days of the mailing of the Determination to the applicant.

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PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS LIST

INSTRUCTIONS.

Please use this list of requirements as a checklist in order to help you determine that all required material and information is being provided. Become familiar with the list of definitions below, to help you determine the appropriate information that must be provided.

Only the original copy of the application forms that are included with this application package, will be accepted. Please make a copy for your use before and/or after it is completed. Certain documents will be scanned in order to add them on this department’s web site.

Irrespective of the fact that your Project Permit Application is initially approved for filing purposes, further processing of the subject application will be suspended if is determined to be improperly prepared, incomplete or any required information is missing.

I. DEFINITIONS

Architectural Design Elements: Shape, type and details of windows, balconies, columns and doors; architectural offsets; exterior or finishing building materials; roof treatments, including roof type, shape and pitch; exterior wall surface treatments; decorative elements; and color.

Building Frontage: The exterior wall of a building or structure which is within a horizontal angle of 45 degrees from any lot line adjoining a public street. A building may have more than one Building Frontage.

Building Height: Notwithstanding LAMC Sections 12.21 A 17 (c) and 12.21.1 to the contrary, no building or structure shall exceed 45 feet in height.

Building Stepbacks: No portion of a building or structure, including any retaining wall, shall exceed a height of 15 feet within six feet of the front lot line, and between six and 12 feet of the front lot line, no portion of a building or structure, including any retaining wall, shall exceed a height of 24 feet above the street curb elevation at the centerline of the front lot line. If the adjacent street does not have curbs, then height shall be measured from the lowest grade adjacent to the exterior wall of the building.

Design Variation: In approving a Project Permit determination must be made that the Architectural Design Elements of the front and rear building elevations of the propose building varies from other buildings on adjacent lots.

This determination will be based on design guidelines which include, but are not limited to the following:

(c) Articulation of facades with Architectural Design Elements, including shape, type, details and the location of windows, doors, columns and balconies;

(d) Modulation of facades, by offsetting portions of the facade from the remainder of the facade, or curves, insets & transparent openings, and,

(e) Variety of roof treatments, including roofing type, shape, and pitch

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Floor Area (Gross) as defined by the Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan: Notwithstanding LAMC Section 12.03, Floor Area is that area in square feet confined within the exterior walls of a building of a One-Family Project, including the area of stairways, shafts, covered automobile parking areas and basement storage areas, and excluding uncovered outdoor decks.

Floor Area (Net) as define in Section 12.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code: Floor Area is that area in square feet confined within the exterior walls of a building, but not including the area of the following: exterior walls, stairways, shafts, rooms housing building-operating equipment or machinery, parking areas with associated driveways and ramps, space for the landing and storage of helicopters, and basement storage areas.

Floor Area Ratio: The ratio between the total floor area of all buildings on a lot and the total area of the lot.

Landform Grading Manual: "Planning Guidelines - Landform Grading Manual", prepared by the Department of City Planning and adopted by the Los Angeles City Council, June, 1983, a copy of which is located in Council File No.82-0557.

Native Plants: Any (plant) species listed in Phillip A. Munz’ “A Flora of Southern California" (or its successor standard reference as adopted by the Director) and identified as indigenous to the Los Angeles area.

Native (Protected) Tree: Any of the following Southern California native tree species, which measures four inches or more in cumulative diameter, four and one-half feet above the ground level at the base of the tree:

(a) Oak tree including Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) and California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), or any other tree of the oak genus indigenous to California but excluding the Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa).

(b) Southern California Black Walnut (Juglans californica var. californica)

(d) California Bay (Umbellularia californica)

This definition shall not include any plant being grown or being held for sale by a licensed nursery within the Specific Plan area while the plant remains at the nursery, and shall not include street trees.

One-Family Project: Construction, alteration or addition to a one-family dwelling or any accessory building, for which a building permit is required, on a lot located in whole or in part within the Specific Plan area.

Prevailing Front Yards: Notwithstanding LAMC Section 12.21 A 17 (a), a front yard shall be provided which is equal to the average depth of the front yards for lots along the same right-of-way for a distance of 200 feet on either side of the side lot lines of the lot on which the dwelling is located. In determining the prevailing front yard, the calculations shall include the measurements between the front lot line and the main building located closest to the street; but excluding: (1) 20 percent of the lots with the largest and 20 percent of the lots with the smallest existing front yards; (2) existing vacant lots; and (3) all lots which do not provide the required parking spaces in accordance with LAMC Section 12.21 A 4 (a).

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This requirement shall not apply where a driveway cannot be created in accordance with LAMC Section 12.21 A 5 (g) without building a retaining wall or other structural wall of more than five feet in height measured from the natural grade, or where there are not at least two remaining lots to use for the calculation. In those cases, the front yard shall be as required in the applicable LAMC Sections.

Retaining wall: all retaining walls must comply with the new retaining wall regulations - Building and Safety.

Significant Tree: Any tree which measures 12 inches or more in diameter at four and one-half feet above the average natural grade at the base of the tree and/or is more than 35 feet in height.

Standard Hillside Limited Street: A street (public or private) with a minimum width of 36 feet and paved to a minimum roadway width of 28 feet, as determined by the Bureau of Engineering.

Substandard Hillside Limited Street: A street which does not meet the minimum requirements of a Standard Hillside Limited Street.

Tree Expert –– A person with at least four years of experience in the business of transplanting, moving, caring for and maintaining trees and who is (a) a certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture and who holds a valid California license as an agricultural pest control advisor or (b) a landscape architect or (c) a registered consulting arborist with the American Society of Consulting Arborists. (Amended by Ord. No. 177,404, Eff. 4/23/06.)

Tree Relocation and Removal: any Significant or Native Tree(s) removed as a result of any act which will cause a native or significant tree to die, including but not limited to, acts which inflict damage upon the root system or other part of the tree by fire, application of toxic substances, operation or equipment or machinery, or by changing the natural grade of land by excavation or filling dripline areas around the trunk, or by changing the local drainage pattern, either inside or outside the dripline, such that it significantly affects the amount of water that reaches the tree root.

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II. PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION/DETERMINATION REQUEST.

G A. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Determination Worksheet (page 25). First, complete this worksheet in order to determine the maximum total (gross) floor area (see definition) permitted, using the applicable formula based on the size of the subject site. The total floor area of the proposed project cannot exceed this maximum permitted gross floor area.

If the project exceeds the total (gross) floor area permitted, the project must be modified by reducing the floor area of the proposed project in order to comply or you must apply for an Exception from a Geographic Specific Plan (LAMC Sec. 11.5.7) then file the Project Permit Application.

G B. Master Land Use Application. This form must be filled out completely, typed or printed in black ink, with full answers to every statement and question. The application must be signed by the property owner or owners, authorized agent of the owner with power of attorney, or officers of a corporation (submit proof), and must be notarized.

A copy of the GRANT DEED is needed if the ownership does not match City Records. Ownership on the deed must correspond EXACTLY with the ownership listed on the application. The owner must provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to anyone other that the owner who is the applicant and signs the application. The authorized person on the LOA must correspond EXACTLY with the applicant listed on the application.

G C. Color Renderings. These renderings are required for all New Construction projects of two or more projects on contiguous lots.

III. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS. The following submittals shall include all of the required information as indicated below.

A. A MT. WASHINGTON SPECIFIC PLAN COVER SHEET (see sample for format on page 17), TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY MAP, SITE/PLOT PLAN, FLOOR PLANS FOR ALL STORIES (LEVELS), AND ELEVATIONS (IN THIS ORDER).

TWO (2) SETS OF COMPLETE AND DATED PLANS. Quality blue or black line drawings with uniform and light background color. Maximum 36" x 48" size with minimum 1/8 lettering size. Sticky back details must produce prints without contrasting shades of background color.

1. MOUNT WASHINGTON/GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN COVER SHEET. This cover sheet shall include the following information using the SAME format) AND COMPLETE the required information (see example attached).

G (a) M T. WASHINGTON SPECIFIC PLAN INFORMATION Lot Area: Maximum Floor Area Ratio: Total (Gross) Floor Area Permitted: (see definition) Proposed Total (Gross) Floor Area: (see definition) Proposed building height: (per Building and Safety) Proposed front yard setback: Minimum side yard setbacks: Total Grading Quantities (cubic yards): Cut: ______Fill:______Import:______Export:______

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G (b) PROPOSED TOTAL (GROSS) FLOOR AREA TABULATION (see definition) Main Building Total: 1st / ground floor: 2nd / upper level: 3rd / lower level: Garage: Storage area(s) within garage: Accessory building:

G (c) DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS If not applicable, write “NONE” Width of dedication: Type of improvement(s) required: (Curbs, gutters, etc.)

G (d) EXISTING TREE AND LANDSCAPE SURVEY Showing all existing trees (regardless of size) and any other significant/mature vegetation, their species and size.

Quantity Type Diameter Height

(1) List all trees on the site. (2) Show location of each tree. (3) Identify trees being removed (see Tree Relocation and Removal Definition).

G (e) Indicate on the Survey and identify on the map, all trees “To be removed” * due to construction activities.” If NOT applicable, add to the map “No trees are to be removed nor relocated as a result of construction activity.”

G (f) Indicate on the Survey and identify on the map, all trees “The dripline area of this tree will be affected.” If NOT applicable, add to the map “The proposed construction will not affect the dripline area of any tree.”

G (g) If there are no trees on the subject site, add to the map the following: “There are no trees on the site.”

B. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY MAP. Must be signed by a licensed Surveyor or Civil Engineer. The name and address of the owner(s) and person(s) preparing the plans are required. ADD the following (in bold, using the SAME format) to the Map AND COMPLETE the required information (see example attached). G 1. CODE ANALYSIS Zoning: Occupancy Group: Construction Type:

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G 2. PROJECT INFORMATION Address: Legal Description: Existing Use: Scope of Work: Number of stories/levels: Maximum Building Height: Lot size: Lot area: Building net floor (living) area: Garage/carport floor area: Fire Zone:

C. PLOT PLAN. The Plot Plan shall comply with the following specifications. Additional materials and/or information may be required.

Counter staff will not review or accept an application if it determines that the Plot Plan is not legible or is otherwise inadequate. Include only information necessary to depict the project and its setting (do not include mechanical drawings). A Plot Plan that does not substantially conform with these instructions, or is unclear or unreadable, will result in an application being deemed incomplete and suspend its processing.

Provide a fully dimensioned plot plan to scale. The Plot Plan shall include all property in the project site or ownership (whichever is larger) unless written permission has been obtained from a Public Counter staff supervisor to include an area less than the entire site or ownership.

The Plot Plan must clearly and completely show the intent of the project and its uses and their locations on the site. Clearly identify and differentiate the following features (and include imensions for important distances).

1. The Plot Plan shall Include and conform to the following technical requirements, specially those indicated in bold: G (a) Vicinity Map G (b) Scale shall be 1/16" = 1'or larger for full size drawings. Plot Plan shall be accurate to within 0.1". G (c) North shall be shown and oriented towards the top of the page G (d) Boundary of Plot Plan shall be shown by a heavy-broken line G (e) North/True North arrows(s) G (f) Lot dimensions G (g) Street and other right-of-way dimensions G (h) Street Centerline G (i) Names of abutting streets G (j) Alleys G (k) Other public rights-of-way and easements G (l) Topography of site (where more than 5-foot elevation difference in slope) (m) Building Lines

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G (n) Building footprints G (o) Location and uses and height of all buildings and structures (including walls and fences) and structures on adjoining properties that may have a bearing on the requested action. G (p) Existing structures to be demolished G (q) Existing buildings and structures to remain G (r) Proposed structures to be constructed or added G (s) Requested change or part of project subject to approval G (t) The front a yard setback dimension G (u) Side yards setback dimensions G (v) The rear-yard setback dimension G (w) A six-foot stepback dimension (see definition) G (x) A twelve-foot stepback dimension (see definition) G (y) A complete and correct legal description of site (Tract, Lot, Block, Grant Deed). G (z) Street Address of site G (aa) Scale G (bb) Date on plan. G (cc) Architect’s name, stamp, license number and renewal date.

2. The Plot Plan shall also be reduced in black ink on standard 81/2" x 11" paper, unless Planning Department staff requires a larger size (including 11" x 17" or larger). Oversize Plot Plans shall be folded to 81/2" x 11" size. (Sample plot plan attached.)

D. FLOOR PLAN(S) SHALL include the following information:

G 1. Floor area G 2. Walls shown as double lines G 3. North arrow G 4. Case Number (or space for a case number) G 5. Street Address of project G 6. All dimensions of the premises G 7. Scale - Not less than one sixteenth inch to equal one foot shall be drawn to the stated scale within one tenth of one inch error factor. G 8. Date on plan(s), including any revisions. G 9. Dimensions of all structures G 10. Architect’s name, stamp, license and renewal date.

E. ELEVATIONS. The elevations shall show elevations for all floors, top of roof, natural and finish grade around perimeter of building (and top point of building), SHALL include the following information:

G 1. Scale G 2. Date on Plan(s). G 3. Elevations of all buildings, structures, walls and fences - if new construction or exterior changes G 4. Cross-Sections on all new construction or when required by staff. G 5. Maximum height dimension. G 6. Include number of stories and dimensions for all heights. G 7. Building height of the front elevation.

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G 8. Building height of rear elevation. G 9. Show front property line. G 10. Height of that portion of the building located with the 6-foot building stepback dimension. G 11. Height of that portion of the building located with the 12-foot building stepback dimension. G 12. Finish Schedule G 13. Architect’s name, stamp, license and renewal date.

F. LANDSCAPE (PLANTING) PLAN - NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY. Showing:

G 1. Existing planting scheme or Existing Landscape Survey. G 2. Proposed planting scheme. G 3. Names of Plant materials, common and scientific. G 4. Planting locations and number of plants. G 5. Quantity of each planting material. G 6. Approximate size of plant materials at time of planting and at maturity. G 7. Estimated planting schedule. G 8. Time of plant materials to reach maturity. G 9. All outdoor lighting (if applicable).

G. PROPOSED IRRIGATION PLAN - NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY.

IV. WINDOW, DOOR AND FINISH SCHEDULES.

G WINDOW SCHEDULE / TYPES

G DOOR SCHEDULE / TYPES

G FINISH SCHEDULE / FINISH CODE

V. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ELEMENTS. Shape, type and detail of windows, balconies, columns and doors; architectural offsets; exterior or finishing building materials; roof treatments, including roof type, shape, and pitch; exterior wall surface treatments; decorative elements; and color.

VI. LAND USE MAP ( all new construction, and additions that will affect the property’s front yard setback only). A map showing all abutting lots, across the street or alley from or having a common corner with the project, as well as (a minimum of 4) lots along the same right-of-way for a distance of 200 feet on either side of the side lot lines of the project and across the street. For each lot, indicate the following:

G 1. All existing land uses, including any garages, for each of the lots. G 2. Indicate setbacks (measurement) between the front lot line and the main building located closest to the street. G 3. House number (address) for each lot. G 4. A circled number or letter to be used to identify the lots, to their respective owners on the mailing labels as required on number 7 and to identify the respective property in six below. G 5. Existing zoning

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VII. PHOTOGRAPHS. One set of color photographs mounted on 8 ½ x 11-inch card stock or the paper equivalent. It is very important to take as many pictures to illustrate the property and issues involved that are helpful to the decision maker and are requested exhibits with this application. They should include pictures of every lot for a distance of 200 feet, as described above, with an index map indicating where the photographs were taken. A photograph is needed;

G 1. Of every lot to show the structures on developed lots, and labeled with respective house number, as shown on the land use map.

G 2. If developed, the front and rear building elevation of the subject property.

G 3. A view from the subject property of the rear yard.

G 4. A view from the subject property of all adjoining lots showing existing fence or wall dividing each property from the subject property.

G 5. From the subject property a series of pictures to form a continuous panoramic view away from the front of the subject property that includes both side property lines of the subject property.

G 6. From the subject property a series of pictures to form a continuous panoramic view away from the rear of the subject property that includes both side property lines of the subject property.

VIII. ABUTTING OWNERS MAILING LABELS. Names and addresses of property owners are to be obtained only from the City Clerk’s Land Records Division, 7th floor, 201 N. Figueroa Street.

Names and addresses of abutting property owners, include owners of properties adjacent, across the street or alley or having a common corner with the subject property and to the rear of the subject property. Be sure to include the applicant’s and the representative’s names on the labels. A number next to each name on the list keyed to the required district map, must be indicated.

G 1. The number next to each name must be shown on the land use map.

G 2. Two sets of abutting mailing list on self-adhesive labels.

G 3. two copies of the mailing list

IX. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE. All new construction will require the filing of an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). Additions to an existing building will get a Categorical Exemption.

X. REFERRAL FORM. A copy of the Department of Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering’s Referral Form indicated the following:

1. Street type 1. Dedication requirements (Sec. 12.21 A, 17 e (1)) 2. Vehicular access - Road width (Sec. 12.21 A, 17 e (2)) 3. Vehicular access - Is vehicular access route less that 20 feet (Sec. 12.21 A, 17 e (3)) 4. Improvements requirements

Obtain street status from the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, “B” Permits Section located at 201 N Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Highway Dedication Counter or call 213.482.7030 for other locations.

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XI. TREE REPORT. A Tree Report will be required for a project on a site with Native Plants and/or Native Trees. Clearance of these plants and/or any Native or Significant Tree from the subject site prior to obtaining Project Permit Compliance approval, is in violation of the Mount Washington / Glassell Park Specific Plan. The illegal removal will result in the owner/applicant being be cited, and/or the withholding or revocation of building permits.

XII. GEOTECHNICAL REPORT. If a Soil and Geology investigation report is required for the proposed project, a copy must be submitted along with the Project Permit Compliance application request. Failure to do so will cause a delay in the processing of the Environmental Assessment Form.

XIII SOILS REPORT DETERMINATION APPROVAL LETTER. Once the soils report is approved and a determination has been issued, a copy of the approval letter must be submitted to the Community Planning Bureau for the processing of the Environmental Assessment Form. Not providing the Community Planning Bureau with a copy of the approval letter will result in undue delay of the environmental clearance that will affect the continued processing of the Project Permit Compliance application.

XIV. REQUEST FOR “NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE.” Do not file this form until the project has been completed. The Department of Building and Safety will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy and/or act on your final inspection request, until you submit the “Notice of Compliance Request” (see page 32) with the Community Planning Bureau of the City Planning Department, along with all the required photographs. It is important to note that in submitting this request you are certifying that all conditions of approval for the proposed project, that were required to be satisfied prior to the issuance of a “Certificate of Occupancy”, have been complied with.

XV. DUPLICATE COPY OF CASE FILE: (1) A duplicate copy of a case file is required by the Department of City Planning in order to accept all applications; (2) each copy needs to be in its own separate envelope; (3) the envelope needs to be addressed to the Certified Neighborhood Council (CNC) for the area in which the project is located, postage affixed, and your own address as the return address CNC names and addressed can b e obtained from ZIMAS; (4) Projects in an area served by more than one Certified Neighborhood Council must provide a file for each CNC. Contents of Duplicate Copy:

1. Master Land Use Application 2. Vicinity Map 3. Set of plans (must be legible and no larger than 11X17) 4. Photos of the site and surrounding properties 5. Environmental Assessment Form or Determination

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MOUNT WASHINGTON / GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN

CASE NO.: DIR - 2008 - 0000 - SPP PROJECT ADDRESS: (Administrative Case No. to be added to the cover sheet prior to final plans)

MT. WASHINGTON SPECIFIC PLAN INFORMATION

Lot Area: 9,015 Square Feet

Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.42:1 FAR

Total (Gross) Floor Area Permitted: 3,786 square Feet THIS IS A SAMPLE Project Total (Gross) Floor Area: 3,296 Square Feet

Proposed Building Height: 41'-6"

Proposed front yard setback: 10 feet

Total Earthwork Quantities Quantities:650 cubic yards

Cut: 650 Fill: 50 Import: 0 Export: 600 FOR FORMATTING

PROPOSED TOTAL (GROSS) FLOOR AREA TABULATION

Main Building Total: 2,640 square feet

1st / ground floor 1,000 square feet

2nd / upper level: 1,000 square feet PURPOSES ONLY.

3rd / lower level: 640 square feet

Garage: 500 square feet

Storage area(s): 36 square feet Accessory building: 80 square feet PLEASEN O T E: REFER TO The cover sheet must be the same size at the final plans being submitted to Building and Safety. LOT COVERAGE Leave as much room as possible for future use. You will be required to add about six (7) 8½ x 11 size sheets here, once project is approved. Building Coverage Area: 26 %

Hardscape Area: 65 %

Landscape Area: 9 %

Total Lot Coverage: 100 % SECTION III A FOR

DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS

5"-0" Dedication

Sidewalk and curb cut for new driveway

TREE SURVEY REQUIRED

Quantity Type Diameter Height

1 * Black Walnut 18 inches 35 feet

* To be removed INFORMATION

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THIS IS A SAMPLE FOR FORMATTING PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO SECTION III A FOR REQUIRED INFORMATION

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MASTER LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION

The most recent version of the Master Land Use Permit Application form may be downloaded from our website at www.planning.lacity.org

1. Go to Forms and Process

2. Then go to Forms and Instructions

3. Get both of the Master Forms

a) CP - 7771 Permit Application and,

b) CP - 7810 Instruction Sheet

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MOUNT WASHINGTON/GLASSELL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION DETERMINATION REQUEST

FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) DETERMINATION WORKSHEET

1. Determine the maximum Floor Area Ratio and total floor area permitted for your project by using the applicable formula. The lot size of the subject property is; (check one)

( ) a. Less than 5,000 square feet in size. The maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.5:1 (0.50 times the lot area).

0.50 (FAR) times the subject lot’s area of ______square feet, permits a maximum (gross) Floor Area of ______square feet.

( ) b. Greater than or equal to 5,000 square feet in size, but less than 10,000 square feet in size. The maximum Floor Area Ratio will be determined by using the following equation:

0.50 - {[(Lot Area - 5000) x 0.10] divided by 5000}

0.______(FAR) times the subject lot’s area of ______square feet, permits a maximum (gross) floor area of ______square feet.

( ) c. Greater than or equal to 10,000 square feet in size, but less than 15,000 square feet in size. The maximum Floor Area Ratio will be determined by using the following equation:

0.40 - {[(Lot Area - 10,000) x 0.08] divided by 5000} 0.______(FAR) times the subject lot’s area of ______square feet, permits a maximum (gross) floor area of ______square feet.

( ) d. Greater than or equal to 15,000 square feet in size, but less than 20,000 square feet in size. The maximum Floor Area Ratio will be determined by using the following equation:

0.32 - {[( Lot Area - 15,000) x 0.05] divided by 5000} 0.______(FAR) times the subject lot’s area of ______square feet, permits a maximum (gross) floor area of ______square feet.

( ) e. Greater than or equal to 20,000 square feet in size. The maximum Floor Area Ratio will be determined by using the following equation: 0.27:1 (0.27 times the lot area).

0.27 (FAR) times the subject lot’s area of ______square feet, permits a maximum (gross) floor area of ______square feet.

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2. Topography: ( ) Up slope lot ( ) Downslope lot ( ) Ridgeline lot ( ) Level lot

3. Lot fronts on Substandard Hillside Limited Street? ( ) Yes ( ) No It has a ______- foot dedication. Fully improved? ( ) Yes ( ) No

4. Street Width: in front of, or closest to the project site is ______feet measure from

( ) curb ( ) paved edge to ( ) curb ( ) paved edge

5. Is Bureau of Engineering requiring any dedication? ( ) No ( ) Yes _____feet, _____inches

6. Is Bureau of Engineering requiring any improvements? ( ) None ( ) Yes, Describe: ______

7. Any grading required? ( ) No ( ) Yes Earthwork quantities computation (in cubic yards):

a. Cut: ______b. Fill: ______c. Export: ______c. Import: ______

8. Building Height - Stepbacks: any portion of the building or structures, including any retaining wall:

a. located within six feet of the front lot line exceed a height of 15 feet above the street curb elevation at the centerline of the front lot line? ( ) No ( ) Yes, what is the height? ______

b. located between six feet and 12 feet of the front lot line exceed a height of 24 feet above the street curb elevation at the centerline of the front lot line? ( )No ( ) Yes, what is the height?______

9. Does the slope of the existing, or proposed, driveway or ramp exceed 20% ? ( ) No ( ) Yes

10. If the answer is yes, did it, or will it, require a retaining wall or other structural wall of more than five (5) feet in height measure from the natural grade?

( ) Not applicable ( ) No ( ) Yes Describe: ______

11. How many feet from the front property line? ______feet ______inches ( )Not applicable

Question number 12, 13, and 14 - for additions to existing building projects only.

12. Will the architectural effects of the proposed addition such as shape, type and details of windows, balconies, columns and doors, exterior or finishing building materials; roof treatments; exterior wall surface treatments; decorative elements; and color, be consistent with that of the original building? ( )Yes ( )No

13. Existing building’s architectural style: ______

14. Year Building was originally built: ______( ) Not applicable

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15. Are there any trees on the site? ( ) No ( ) Yes how many? ______

16. How many of the trees are?:

Significant ______Oak Trees ______Southern California Black Walnut ______

Western Sycamore ______California Bay ______Native Plants ______

17. Will any Significant or Native (Protected) Trees be removed due to construction activity?

( ) No ( ) Yes How many?:

Significant ______Oak Trees ______Southern California Black Walnut ______

Western Sycamore ______California Bay ______Native Plants ______

18. Is it necessary to remove the Native Trees / Plants or Significant tree because its continued existence at that location prevents the reasonable development of the subject property?

( ) Not Applicable ( ) No ( ) Yes

If yes, explain:______

19. The removal of the Native or Significant tree ( ) would not ( ) would result in undesirable, irreversible soil erosion through diversion or increased flow of surface waters. ( ) not applicable

20. Will any grading or other construction activity occur within the driplines of a Native or Significant Tree? ( ) No ( )Yes

21. Has the subject site been graded since June 10, 1993? ( ) No ( )Yes If yes, when?______How many cubic yards?______

22. Has any ( ) mature vegetation ( ) Native Plants ( ) Significant or Native Trees been removed since June 10, 1993?

( ) No ( )Yes When?______How many?______

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P R O J E C T I N F O R M A T I O N

23. Building Height E x i s t i n g P r o p o s e d

a. Proposed Building Height ______(as determined by Building and Safety)

b. Height of Front Elevation ______

c. Height of Rear Elevation ______

24. Number of Stories/levels ______

25. Proposed Setbacks

a. Front Yard setback: ______from [ ] existing [ ] adjusted (after dedication) front property line.

b. Side Yard ______

c. Rear Yard ______

26. Prevailing front yard setback (See definition) ______

27. Number of Parking Spaces

a. Covered ______b. Uncovered ______

28. Additional Project Information (check all applicable)

Existing Proposed How Many? Existing Not applicable Proposed

( ) ( )Entry ( )Penthouse Bedrooms ______( ) ______( ) ( )Living Room ( ) ( )Kitchen Bathrooms ______( ) ______( ) ( )Dining Room ( ) ( )Den Covered Decks ______( ) ______( ) ( )Family Room ( ) ( )Laundry Room Open Decks ______( ) ______( ) ( )Solarium ( ) ( )Pantry Balconies ______( ) ______( ) ( )Game Room ( ) ( )Study Storage Room(s) ______( ) ______( ) ( )Office ( ) ( )Other:______Storage Area(s) ______( ) ______

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I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E

When providing the square footage for the net and gross totals for the subject project, it is important that the information you provide is accurate. If it is later determined by the Department of Building and Safety that the project is larger than the total square footage approved under the Project Permit Determination for the subject project, Building and Safety will not issue a Building Permit for the larger project. Further, you will be required to re-file a Project Permit application since the larger project is deemed-to-be a new project and, therefore, it requires a new determination.

AREA TABULATION

E X I S T I N G P R O P O S E D T O T A L

29. Project’s Total (Gross) Floor Area______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

30. Main Building-Total Floor Area ______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

a . ( )Ground Floor ( )Street Level ______sq.ft ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft.

b. ( )2nd Floor; or, ( )Mid Level ______sq.ft ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft.

c. ( )3rd Floor; or, ( )Lower Level______sq.ft. ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft.

d. Covered Deck(s) ______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

e. Basement ______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

f. Storage Area ______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

31. Garage ( ) attached( ) detached______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

32. Is the garage square footage included in the main building floor area totals. ( )No ( )Yes

33. Carport ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft.

34. Accessory Building(s) ______sq.ft ______sq.ft ______sq.ft

35. Landscaping ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft.

36. Hardscape ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft. ______sq.ft.

37. Lot Coverage:

a. Building ______% ______% b. Landscape (new and existing) ______% ______% c. Hardscape ______% ______%

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38. Proposed building’s architectural style:______

------N e w C o n s t r u c t i o n Only ------

39. Articulation. Describe the subject project’s Architectural Design Elements of Main Facade.

a. Windows

(1) Number of transparent openings

(2) Structural opening shape

(3) Type

(4) ( ) flush with exterior wall ( ) recessed

(5) surrounding detail of sides of structural opening

(6) detail of bottom of structural opening (sills)

(7) division of windows into sashes

(8) special window shapes

(9) special window types

b. Structural Opening (main doorway/door)

(1) side panels

(2) transom panels

(3) type

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(4) material

(5) glazing

(6) structural opening shape

(7) ( ) flush with exterior wall ( ) recessed

c. Columns

(1) shape

(2) type

(3) detail

d. Balconies

(1) shape

(2) type

(3) detail

e. Covered Decks

(1) shape

(2) type

(3) detail

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37. Articulation. Describe the subject project’s Architectural Design Elements of rear elevation.

a. Windows.

(1) structural opening shape (size)

(2) ( ) flush with exterior wall ( ) recessed

(3) surrounding detail of sides of structural opening

(4) detail of bottom of structural opening (sills)

(5) division of windows into sashes

(6) special window shape and/or type(s)

b. Doors (main doorway/door)

(1) side panels

(2) transom panels

(3) type

(4) material

(5) glazing

(6) structural opening shape

(7) ( ) flush with exterior wall ( ) recessed

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c. Balconies ( )None ( )Yes

(1) shape

(2) type

(3) details

d. Columns ( )None ( )Yes

(1) shape

(2) type

(3) details

38. Exterior or finishing building materials

39. Exterior wall surface treatments

40. Decorative elements

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41. Color

42. Modulation. Describe the subject project’s modulation of the facade (offset portions of the facade from the remainder or curves, of the facade’s insets and transparent openings).

43. Describe in detail how the Architectural Design elements of the front and rear building elevations of the structure vary from other buildings on adjacent lots.

44. Roof Treatments. Describe the variety of roof treatments including roof type, shapes, and pitch.

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PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Use this checklist and submit along with other required materials when submitting the Project Permit application for a preliminary review.

2. DO NOT LEAVE ANY BLANKS. When completing item numbers 1 and 2 below, write not applicable or N/A, on any portion of those documents that does not apply.

3. Only the original documents will be accepted. Some documents and exhibits will be scanned and added to this department’s web site for your respective case file.

 Master Land Use Permit Application. Must be notarized.

 Project Permit Determination Request.

 Two (2) complete sets of plans, including a Mt. Washington / Glassell Park Specific Plan Cover Sheet on each set of plans.

 Topographic Survey Maps

 Site/Plot Plan

 Land Use Map

 Photographs   Mailing Labels G Two sets G Two copies

 Environmental Clearance. ( ) Environmental Assessment Form ( ) Categorical Exemption

 A copy of the Soils and/or geological report, if required by the Department of Building and Safety.

 A copy of the determination report by the Grading Section is required, prior to Planning Department determination on the Project Permit Compliance application.

 A copy of the seismic report for projects located on site designated as Alquist-Priolo (Fault) Studies Zone.

 Tree Report. If there are any native or protected trees on the subject site.

 Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering “Referral Form.”  Include this form with the application when submitted.

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REQUEST FOR “NOTICE OF PROJECT COMPLIANCE”

PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM FOR LATER USE.

INSTRUCTIONS: In order for the Department of Building and Safety to issue a Certificate of Occupancy and/or act on your final inspection request (once the project is completed), this form must be completed and submitted to the Community Planning Bureau along with the items listed as follows:

G 1. Return the set of final plans approved, stamped approved and signed, by the Plan Check Engineer of the Department of Building and Safety to be added to the Project Permit Compliance administrative case file;

G 2. Submit photographs showing all elevations of the single family dwelling, especially the front and rear elevations including the approved Architectural Design Elements.

G 3. On an downsloping lot, submit photographs showing the required landscaping designed to screen the view of the down slope under floor area at the rear of the building elevation and any retaining walls;

G 4. On an upsloping lot, submit photographs showing the trees, bushes and vines required to be planted in front of all retaining walls at the rear of the property, meant to break up and conceal the mass of the retaining wall.

G 5. Submit photographs showing the garage or carport (all new construction only);

G 6. Submit photographs showing all newly landscaped areas (all new construction only); and,

G 7. Submit photographs showing all required replacement trees.

G 8. Arborist Letter, if required.

G 9. Certificate of Substantial Completion.

Project Location: ______

Administrative Case No.: DIR -______- ______- SPP

Project Application No.: ______-______-______

Building and Safety Inspector: ______(Name) (Phone No.)

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that I have satisfied all conditions of approval that require compliance prior to the issuance of a Building Permit and the Certificate of Occupancy. Further, I declare that: I have complied with any tree replacement requirement; the approved landscape has been installed: the required landscape irrigation system is in place and in working order; and, any architectural modifications, as required in the subject Project Permit Compliance Determination, have been made.

______Name

______Signature Date

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TREE REPORT REQUIREMENT

PLEASE SHOW THIS FORM TO THE TREE EXPERT TO PREPARE THE TREE (ARBORIST) REPORT

If a tree report is required, said report must be prepared by a Tree Expert. A Tree Expert is a person with at least four years of experience in the business of transplanting, moving, caring for and maintaining trees and who is (a) a certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture and who holds a valid California license as an agricultural pest control advisor or (b) a landscape architect or (c) a registered consulting arborist with the American Society of Consulting Arborists.

The tree report shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. PROJECT SITE DESCRIPTION

a. Location b. Setting c. Number of Trees Overall d. Number of Significant Trees * e. Number and Type of Native Trees ** f. Number and Type of Native Plants ***

2. FIELD OBSERVATIONS

a. Measure the driplines (canopy spreads) of the inventoried trees. b. Identify any potential dripline interference on a tree that is on an adjoining lot. c. Type and Disposition of the tree(s) (removal, dripline interference and saved) d. Indicate if the trees were tagged with rectangular metal tags, with their number written in black. e. Indicate whether the location and trunk diameter each tree is the same or different from the tree location map prepared by the surveyor.

3. SUMMARY

a. Number of Trees b. Number of Trees being removed **** c. Number of Trees being saved.

4. RECOMMENDATIONS

a. Protection and care of any “saved” tree. b. Protection and care of any tree. c. Potential dripline interference

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5. TREE EVALUATION CHART AND ACCOMPANYING MAP SURVEY

A Health and Aesthetic rating inventory of all trees.

* Significant Tree: Any tree which measures 12 inches or more in diameter at four and one-half feet above the average natural grade at the base of the tree and/or is more than 35 feet in height.

** Native Plants: Any (plant) species listed in Phillip A. Munz’ “A Flora of Southern California" (or its successor standard reference as adopted by the Director) and identified as indigenous to the Los Angeles area.

*** Native (Protected) Tree: Any of the following Southern California native tree species, which measures four inches or more in cumulative diameter, four and one-half feet above the ground level at the base of the tree:

a. Oak tree including Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) and California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), or any other tree of the oak genus indigenous to California but excluding the Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa).

b. Southern California Black Walnut (Juglans californica var. californica)

c. Western Sycamore (Plantanus recemosa)

d. California Bay (Umbellularia californica)

**** Tree Relocation and Removal: any Significant or Native Tree(s) removed as a result of any act which will cause a native or significant tree to die, including but not limited to, acts which inflict damage upon the root system or other part of the tree by fire, application of toxic substances, operation or equipment or machinery, or by changing the natural grade of land by excavation or filling dripline areas around the trunk, or by changing the local drainage pattern, either inside or outside the dripline, such that it significantly affects the amount of water that reaches the tree root.

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