§ 23.02.030. Plot Plan.

A Plot Plan is a ministerial land use permit. When a Plot Plan is required by the Land Use Element or this title to authorize a development proposal, its approval certifies that the land use or development will satisfy all applicable provisions of the Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance. In cases where a construction permit is required by Title 19 of this Code, Plot Plan approval functions as a "Zoning Clearance" (pursuant to Section 23.02.028) and is processed and approved as part of the construction permit application and approval process. Approval of a Plot Plan enables the establishment of a land use that does not require a construction permit but is still subject to the standards of this title.

a.

Plot Plan application: Plot Plan applications are to include the forms provided by the Planning Department, and the drawings listed in subsection b below. Drawings must be neatly and accurately prepared, at an appropriate scale that will enable ready identification and recognition of submitted information.

b.

Plot Plan content: Plot Plan applications shall include a site layout plan containing the following information, using multiple sheets if necessary, except as provided by Section 23.02.024 (Waivers of Content):

(1)

Site location and dimensions: Location, exterior boundaries and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application. Scale of the drawing and a north arrow. Outside of the urban or village reserve lines identified by the Land Use Element, include an area location map showing the proposed project site and its distance from nearby roads, towns, and natural or man-made landmarks, as necessary to readily locate the site.

(2)

Road access and street improvements: Location, name, width, and type of surfacing of adjacent street(s) or alley(s). Location of existing or proposed curbs, gutter and sidewalk improvements, if any. Evidence documenting that the site has legal access to a public road and has or will be provided adequate all-weather physical access with completion of the development.

(3)

Buildings and structures: Location, dimensions, and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property, including accessory structures, decks, balconies, fences, walls and other structural elements that protrude into yard areas (when the use of a proposed structure is not certain at the time of application, the occupancy-type as defined by the Uniform Building Code may be substituted for use); height of buildings and structures; elevations 23.02.030 (relative height) from the finish floor of the garage or other parking area to the edge of the pavement or road at the driveway entrance.

(4)

Easements: Location, dimensions and purpose of all recorded easements on the property, including but not limited to utility, drainage, access easements, etc.

(5)

Utilities: Location, dimensions and type of proposed water supply and sewage disposal facilities or connections.

(6)

Site improvements: Location and dimensions of existing or proposed driveways and parking areas (enclosed or open), including type of surfacing materials; and identification of any driveway grades over 10 percent. Location and dimensions or areas proposed for grading and site disturbance. Where landscape plan is required pursuant to Section 23.08.182, show compliance with the landscape requirements of Sections 23.04.180, et seq.

(7)

Landforms: The generalized location of any major topographic or man-made features on the site, such as rock outcrops, bluffs, streams and watercourses, or graded areas.

(8)

Additional information: To be included with Plot Plan applications as required in the following specific cases, in addition to all other information required by this section.

(i)

Combining designation information. When required by Chapter 23.07 for sites within a combining designation identified by the Land Use Element.

(ii)

Drainage plan. When required by Section 23.05.040 et seq. (Drainage, or Chapter 23.07 Combining Designations).

(iii)

Fire safety plan. When required by Section 23.05.080 (Fire Safety), to be submitted for projects outside the urban or village reserve lines.

(iv)

Grading plan. When required by Section 23.05.028 (Grading).

(v)

Planning area requirements. An application shall also include all information required by planning area standards of the Land Use Element for a specific community or area of the county.

(vi)

Sign information. When any use is proposed to have signs, a description of their location, size, design and copy is to be provided.

(vii)

Special standard requirements. An application shall also include all information required by the special standards of Chapter 23.08 of this title for a special use, or by other chapter of this title.

(viii)

Solid waste disposal information: As required by Section 23.04.280.

(ix)

Trees. Applications for projects within urban or village reserve lines, or where required by planning area standards, are to show the location of trees existing on the site in or within 50 feet of proposed grading or other construction, which are eight inches or larger in diameter at four feet above natural grade. Trees proposed to be removed are to be noted (any tree removal is subject to the requirements of Section 23.05.060 - Tree Removal).

c.

Ownership verification. Plot Plan applications shall include evidence that the applicant is the owner of the subject site or has written authorization from the owner or owners to make such application.

d.

Public notice. Public notice of a Plot Plan application shall be provided as set forth in Section 23.02.070 (Notice of Non-Appealable Developments), except for development which is categorically excluded pursuant to Section 23.03.044 of this title.

e.

Plot plan review and approval: The Planning Director shall approve a Plot Plan application when the proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of this title. (In approving a Plot Plan that designates occupancy type rather than use, the Planning Director will supply the applicant a list of uses that can be accommodated by the building and site improvements proposed, consistent with the requirements of this title.)

f.

Plot Plan processing - Appealable development. A Plot Plan application for a project that is appealable to the Coastal Commission pursuant to Section 23.01.043c shall be processed as a Minor Use Permit (Section 23.02.033), except secondary dwellings.

[Amended 1993, Ord. 2649; 1995, Ord. 2715; 1996, Ord. 3098 (modified by CCC); 2013, Ord. 3253]