HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-39 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2009-00720, LOCATED IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT(0-2 DWELLING UNITS PERACRE), LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF
RANCHO STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 1061-621-03.
A. Recitals.
1. Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District filed an application for the approval of
Development Review DRC2009-00720, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of October, 2009, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said
hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above referenced meeting on October 14, 2009, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located on the west side of Hellman Avenue
at the intersection of Rancho Street,with a street frontage of 145 feet and lot depth of 372 feet and
which is presently vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is Single-Family Residential and zoned
Very Low Residential (0-2 dwelling units per acre); to the south is vacant and Single-Family
Residential and zoned Very Low Residential (0-2 dwelling units per acre); to the east is
Single-Family Residential and zoned Very Low Residential (0-2 dwelling units per acre);and to the
west is Vacant and zoned Flood Control;
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
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DRC2009-00720— RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
October 14, 2009
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d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration,together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application,the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of
the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that,with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment
period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record
before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;
and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds
that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the
Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance
with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore
adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) All applicable conditions for Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00586
shall apply.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 09-39
DRC2009-00720 — RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
October 14, 2009
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Engineering Department
1) All applicable conditions for Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00586
shall apply.
Environmental Mitigation
1) All applicable conditions for Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00586
shall apply.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2009.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: \/
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ja s R. Troyer, ATOP, Sbcretary
I,James R.Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 14th day of October 2009, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2009-00720
SUBJECT: HELLMAN AVENUE FIRE STATION 177
APPLICANT: RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE AT RANCHO STREET-APN: 1061-621-03
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 09-39, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
2. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Mitigated Negative Declaration -$ 2,043.00 X
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date
of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and the
Development Code regulations.
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2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
6. A detailed on-site lighting plan,including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building
permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination,location,height,and method of shielding so
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
8. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not
limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community
concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
9. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail,all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
10. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
11. Return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
D. Building Design
1. For all residential development,provide conduit from each unittlot and a pull box to connect to the
street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum Category 5
copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior to release of
occupancy (fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for Planning Director and
Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
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E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
G. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Within parking lots,trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
3. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
4. Special landscape features such as mounding,alluvial rock,specimen size trees,and intensified
landscaping, is required along Hellman Avenue.
5. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. Prior to
issuance of Building Permits,the project landscape architect shall certify on he submitted plans
that the Xeriscape requirements have been met.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REOUIREM ENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
STANDARD CONDITIONS ARE NOTED IN THE RESOLUTION.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos,public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
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3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
I. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, streetlights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for
which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal
proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of
development approval,as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable,safe and
maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the
buildings,structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance
of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Hellman Avenue X X X X X (e)
Rancho Street X X X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e) Access ramps.
4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in
addition to any other permits required.
C. Pavement striping,marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
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Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No.5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan
check.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The Engineering Services Department reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field
conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size aty.
Hellman Avenue Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5' 20' O.C. 15 Gal
Rancho Street Cinnamomum Camphor Tree 8' 30'O.C. 15 Gal
Camphora
Note: The project is within the high fire hazard area. Spacing subject to City Fire Protection
District Review.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting,an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
7. Intersection line-of-sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
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J. Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project(or portions thereof)is located within a Flood Hazard Zone;therefore,flood protection
measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
2. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone A designation
removed from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection
facilities sufficient to obtain a Zone"X"designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all
necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMB) shall be issued by
FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
3. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
4. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
5. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
6. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
7. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a
sump catch basin on the public street, and provisions made to pass through walls.
K. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
L. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of-way:
San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all _/_/_
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
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3. Prior to the issuance of building permits,a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if
at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from
landfills;and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to
the Engineering Services Department when the first building permit application is submitted to
Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department
within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
August 6, 2009
RCFPD
Fire Station
Hellman Ave. at Rancho Dr.
DRC2009-00586
The site is located in the city's designated VHFHSZ. The development of the site must be in
accordance with the RCFPD Standard 47-1 and all the reference documents adopted by RCFPD
Ordinance FD46. The landscape design must observe the planting densities, irrigation, spacing,
clearance, and species regulations. The exterior materials of the station must meet the ignition
resistance and non-combustible requirements of the 2007 CBC Chapter 7A. Exterior above ground
tanks and generator shall be protected from exposure.
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the
web at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire
Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the
article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the
corresponding standard.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing
and location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet.
No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire
hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant
measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional
private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be
provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is
1500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This
flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This requirement is made
in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District
Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to
provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants
on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
4. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water
supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water
plans are approved.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the
proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall
submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply
piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting
the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings as required by the2007 California Fire Code
and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46 and/or any other applicable
standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring
1. The 2007 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance FD46 and/or
the 2007 California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be monitoring by Central
Station sprinkler monitoring system. A manual and or automatic fire alarm system fire may also
be required based on the use and occupancy of the building. Plan check approval and a
building permit are required prior to the installation of a fire alarm or a sprinkler monitoring
system. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in
accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard.
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FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads,
streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department
Access Roadways Standard. '
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1 sc story exterior wall shall be located within
150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of
the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed
obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet.
c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each
side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
J. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of
14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire
Department apparatus.
3. Access. Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be
provided as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the
2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet
or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways.
When railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all
required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall
be in accordance with Fire District Standard. The following design requirements apply:
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a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to
Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and
before placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested
from FCS.
b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
c. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
c. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock. The lock must be purchased at the
Fire Administration Office.
f. .Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device
and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism
in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction.
h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be
installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the
complex.
j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation
must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors
may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations.
7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan
illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be
included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
8. Approved Fire Department Access: Approved FD access must be clearly noted on the site
plan.
9. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the
buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with
roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a: This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial
ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building
size and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall
be identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
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e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a
permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard
Appendix A.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or
building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the
permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for
any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is
likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Repair Garages
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials -Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation,of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2007
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46and
other implemented and/or adopted standards.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard
Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and
approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards.
Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any
building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and
fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building &
Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
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All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the
installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing
the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and
CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project.
Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and
witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance
of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance
before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard. All temporary utilities over access roads must
be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible
for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction
Services.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the
fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On
private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each
hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in
the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote
on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are
responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to
Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or
exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The
fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following
the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
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5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected,
tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or
equipment is placed in service.
6. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates
must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards by Fire
Construction Services.
7. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded
and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify
the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections
and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
8. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial buildings
shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard.
9. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
10. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This
form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the
subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services
Inspector.
11. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 Yz" x 11" or 11" x
17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard shall be revised by the applicant to
reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The
site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2009-00586 Applicant: Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Initial Study Prepared by: LSA Associates Inc. Date: July 17. 2009
ResponsibleMitigation Measures No. g of Method .
Implementing .n for MonitoringDate/initials Non-Compliance
Aesthetics
None
Agricultural Resources
None
Air Quality
None
Biological Resources
None
Cultural Resources
CUL-01 In the event an archaeological or PD C During A 4
paleontological resource is uncovered during the course construction
of project-related grading or construction, ground-
disturbing activities in the vicinity of the find shall cease
until the nature and extent of the find can be evaluated
by a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist (as
determined by the City). Any such resource uncovered
during the course of project-related grading or
construction shall be recorded and/or removed per
applicable City and/or State regulations.
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Geology and Soils
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GEO-01 A site-specific geotechnical and soils BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
investigation shall be submitted to the City for review
and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits for
the proposed fire station. The investigation shall be
prepared by qualified (licensed)engineering geologists
and soils engineers and shall address the existing
geotechnical/soils condition of the site, suitability of
imported soil, development limitations, the limits of soil
compaction, and recommendations for the design and
construction of structures and facilities. The
geotechnical/soils investigation shall include(but not be
limited to) analysis of the following issues: ground
shaking, slope stability, subsidence, expansive soils,
and erosion. The design and construction of all
structures and facilities within the project limits shall be
in accordance with the regulations and
recommendations identified in the Uniform Building
Code, by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and/or in a
site-specific geotechnical/soils investigation that would
be prepared for the proposed project.
GEO-02 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
project proponent shall submit to and receive from the
City, an approved design and construction plan for the
on-site septic system and appropriate percolation tests
for the on-site septic system. This plan shall provide
evidence that the design and construction of the on-site
septic system adheres to standards and requirements
detailed in the Uniform Plumbing Code(UPC),the San
Bernardino County Environmental Health Standards;
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
Permit(s);and/or other design requirements established
by the City.
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Hazards and Waste Materials
HAZ-01 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
project proponent shall submit detailed plans that
comply with the most current AST engineering
standards as well as all local, State, and Federal
regulations to the City for review and approval.
Implementation of these requirements includes(but may
not be limited to)the following components:
• Installation of the AST by a qualified licensed
contractor.
• Secondary containment for all AST tanks.
• Double-wall vent and vapor lines with crash
protection post for vent risers.
• Overfill prevention equipment.
• A Pressure Line Leak Detector (PLLD) to be
installed within the fuel system and the use of visual
and audible alarms would prevent UST overfill.
• Positive shut down if either the primary or secondary
containment tank walls are compromised;a sensor
would shut off the entire product delivery system.
• Emergency shut-off systems.
• Phase II vapor recovery system for the fueling
nozzles.
• Testing and monitoring including manual inspection
of the AST system.
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HAZ-02 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
applicant shall prepare and submit a project-specific
Hazardous Materials Business Plan(HMBP)to the City
for approval. The HMBP shall include, but shall not be
limited to the aboveground storage tank, related
hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and spillage.
The HMBP shall include a Hazardous Materials
Inventory (HMI) of hazardous materials stored or
handled at the facility as well as Release Response Plan
(RRP) for hazardous material emergencies. A copy of
the HMBP shall be maintained and be made available
for review at the proposed project site.
HAZ-03 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
project proponent shall prepare and submit a Spill and
Emergency Response Plan (SERP) to the City for
approval. The SERP shall consider fire response,
absorbents for surface leaks,methods,and schedule for
removal of fuel from leaking primary containers, and
reporting of a release to the underlying soils or drainage
channels. A copy of the SERP shall be maintained and
be made available for review at the proposed project
site.
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;Hydrology and Water Quality,, k
Hydro-01 Prior to issuance of grading permits, the BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
permit applicant shall submit to Building Official for
approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management
Practices (BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce
pollutants during construction activities entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
Hydro-02 An erosion control plan shall be prepared, BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
included in grading plan, and implemented for the
proposed project that identifies specific measures to
control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This erosion control plan shall include the
following measures at a minimum: a)Specify the timing
of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in southern California,and b)
An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur
either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program
within a specified time frame.
Hydro-03 During construction, temporary berms such BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
as sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent
discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
Hydro-04 During construction, to remove pollutants, BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
street cleaning will be performed prior to storm events
and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order
to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
Hydro-05 The developer shall implement the BMPs BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
identified in the Water Quality Management Plan
prepared by Dan Guerra&Associates dated August 3,
2009 to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
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Hydro-06 Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
controlling and minimizing the use of
fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall
be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for
these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of two years,shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
Hydro-06 Prior to issuance of building permits, the BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
applicant shall submit to the City Building Official for
approval of a Water Quality Management Plan(W QMP),
including a project description and identifying Best
Management Practices(BMPs)that will be used on-site
to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify
the structural and non-structural measures consistent
with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in June 2004.
Hydro-07 Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, BO B Review of Plans C/D 2
applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent(NOI)to comply
with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water
Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been
obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's
Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City
Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Land Use and Planning
None
Mineral Resources
None
Noise
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NOISE-01 Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the PD B Review of Plans A/C 2
project building contractor shall provide to the City
Planning Department and receive approval of site plans,
which include a 6-foot-high concrete block wall along the
project's north,west,and south boundaries.The 6-foot-
high concrete block wall shall meet all requirements as
determined by the Citys Planning Department.
NOISE-02 Prior to building occupancy, the project PD/BO D Review of Plans A/C 3
applicant shall install internal and external warning lights
instead of audible station alarms. They shall be placed
in appropriate places (as agreed upon by the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department) as well as
inside the fire station.
NOISE-03 Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the PD/BO B Review of Plans A/C 2
project applicant shall provide to the City Planning
Department and receive approval of site plans which
include an enclosure surrounding the generator which
meets City planning requirements and attenuates
sounds levels by 6 dBA.
NOISE-04 Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, PD D/E Review of Plans A/C 3/7
the project applicant shall provide evidence to the City
Planning Department that routine generator testing shall
only occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
NOISE-05 During all site excavation and grading on the PD C During A 4
project site, the project contractors shall equip all construction
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly
operating and maintained mufflers consistent with
manufacturers'standards.
NOISE-06 The project contractor shall place all PD C During A 4
stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise construction
is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the
project site.
NOISE-07 The construction contractor shall locate PD C During A 4
equipment staging in areas that would create the construction
greatest distance between construction-related noise
sources and the nearest noise-sensitive receptors
during all project construction.
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NOISE-08 During all project site construction, the PD C During A 4
construction contractor shall adhere to the City's construction
standards,which includes limiting construction activities
to the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. No construction activities shall occur outside
of these hours or on Sundays and national holidays.
NOISE-09 Construction or grading noise levels shall not BO C During C/D 4
exceed the standards specified in Development Code construction/
Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. Review of Plans
Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may
be required by the Building Official.Said consultant shall
report his or her findings to the Building Official within 24
hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above
standards,then construction activities shall be reduced
in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise
standards or halted.
Population and Housing
None
Public Services
None
Recreation
None
Transpo rtatio n/Traffic
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TRAN-01 Prior to the commencement of operations at PD D Review of Plans A/C 3
the proposed fire station, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District shall install and maintain signs on the
trails in the project area to alert riders of the potential for
the departure of a fire engine from the station.The sign
shall include text explaining that emergency vehicles
would be departing the site, with possible sirens and
lights. Signs shall be posted along each trail in the area
between Hillside Avenue to the north,Wilson Avenue to
the south, Beryl Avenue to the west and Hellman
Avenue to the east, and along the trail east of Hellman
Avenue that is a continuation of the trail adjacent to the
southern project boundary and should be visible to
riders within 250 feet of the station boundary or at a
distance that results in a more effective advanced
warning.
TRAN-02 Prior to the commencement of operations at PD D/E Review of Plans C/D 3
the proposed fire station, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District shall offer sensitivity training sessions
to train horses to become accustomed to fire engine
sirens.The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
shall,at a minimum,provide two training sessions prior
to the commencement of operations at the proposed fire
station. After commencement of operations at the fire
station,the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
shall offer additional sensitivity training at least once a
year, every year.
TRAN-03 The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection PD E Review of Plans C 7
District shall post notice of daily siren tests, including
siren test times and duration, at the entrance to each
equestrian trail in the area between Hillside Avenue to
the north,Wilson Avenue to the south, Beryl Avenue to
the west and Hellman Avenue to the east,and along the
trail east of Hellman Avenue that is a continuation of the
trail adjacent to the southern project boundary. In the
event that the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District is unable to conduct the daily siren test at the
posted time, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District shall conduct the test at an off-site location.
Utilities and Service Systems
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None
Mandatory Findings of Significance
None
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
PD-Planning Director or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee -Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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