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Planning applications must be submitted in-person by appointment only. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Mailed-in applications are not accepted and will be returned. The Town does not consider electronically submitted materials to be a formal submittal and therefore review under the Permit Streamlining Act would not begin until hard copies are received.
Major applications and resubmittals are accepted in-person on Wednesdays between 2:30PM to 5:30PM. Examples of Major applications include Conditional Use Permits, Site Plan Reviews, Parcel/Tract Maps, Land Use Compliance Reviews, Development Code Amendments, General Plan Amendments, Variances, Planned Developments, and Specific Plans.
Minor applications are accepted in-person on Tuesday through Thursday between 7:30AM to 9:30AM and between 1:30PM to 3:00PM. Examples of Minor applications include Commercial Exterior Color Change, Home Occupation, Lot Line Adjustment, Lot Merger, Sign Permit, Temporary Short Term Vacation Rental, and Temporary Use Permits.
Please call 760-369-6579 extension 328 or 310 to schedule an appointment.
| Application Name | Description | Related Documents |
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| Address Request & Address Change | Prior the submittal of building plans, vacant properties require an address to be assigned. Also, if you require a change of address for a developed property, this application is required. | N/A |
| Appeal Form | An appeal form is used when an applicant wishes to appeal a decision made by Town Staff, a hearing officer or the Planning Commission. | Chapter 9.81 |
| Certificate of Compliance | This form is sometimes required to confirm that a property has been properly subdivided. It is also required to be submitted for each lot involved in a lot line adjustment or lot merger. | N/A |
| Commercial Exterior Color Change | Whenever the color of a commercial building is proposed to be changed this application is required. | Resolution TC 10-06 |
| Commercial Vehicle Parking | The parking of tow trucks in residential neighborhoods maybe permitted subject to the review and approval of this permit. | Chapter 9.33 |
| Conditional Use Permit | A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for certain land uses which may be subject to special conditions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and to minimize or eliminate impacts on surrounding properties. These projects are specified under "Use Classifications" for each specific land use district. To be approved, a CUP must be consistent with the adopted General Plan, the Development Code( except approved Variances) any Specific Plans and other local, state and federal regulations. |
Chapter 9.63
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| Development Code Amendment | The Development Code is an official document of the Town of Yucca Valley which contains regulations, process, and procedures as related to land design, division of land, land uses, design standards, and other regulations related to development. Any development, use of land, or division proposed must be in conformance with regulations and procedures set forth in the Development Code. Changes to the Code require the approval of this amendment application. | Chapter 9.62 |
| Development Review Committee | The intent of the Development Review Committee is to provide preliminary information to the applicant on Town requirements. Each application is granted an informal meeting not to exceed 20 minutes. For more in-depth preliminary review, a Pre-Application is recommended. | N/A |
| Environmental Assessment | All projects require review under the California Environmental Quality Act. This application (which is included in all major applications) will provide information needed to begin the environmental review process. | N/A |
| Filming | Filming for movies, television, commercials, etc. which involves the closure of a public street, fire or pyrotechnics requires a review and approval by the Town. | N/A |
| General Plan Amendment | The General Plan is the long-range policy document that guides all physical development in the Town. The General Plan includes both a Land Use Map and text. State Law requires that all development be consistent with all provisions of the General Plan. Any proposed development project that is not consistent with the General Plan will require an amendment of the Plan before it can be approved. | Chapter 9.65 |
| Home Occupation | Certain home-based businesses require prior review to determine the impact on the neighborhood and consistency with Town regulations. | Ordinance 256 |
| Land Use Compliance Review | Some commercial and industrial additions and or changes in use may require review and approval by the Town. | Chapter 9.66 |
| Landscape and Irrigation Review | Commercial and industrial landscaping, which exceeds 500 square feet requires review and approval by both the Hi Desert Water District and the Town. | California Code 23 |
| Livestock | Commercial keeping of livestock requires the review and approval of a livestock permit. | N/A |
| Lot Line Adjustment | Moving a lot line between two or more parcels requires review and approval by the Town to insure the final lots are consistent with the zoning requirements. A certificate of compliance( located above) is also required for each lot being adjusted. | Section 9.93.030 |
| Lot Merger | Combining one or more lots together requires review and approval by the Town to insure the final lots are consistent with the zoning requirements. A certificate of compliance( located above) is also required for the final lot. | Section 9.93.040 |
| Massage License | All massage establishments are required to obtain a permit through the Town. All technicians and out-call therapists are required to obtain either a license through the Town or the State of California. If the technician is licensed through the state, a copy of that permit shall be provided to the Town. |
Ordinance 96 CA State Lic Info |
| Native Plant Removal/Relocation/Trim | Disturbance, including removal, relocation, or trimming a protected native plant(s) requires prior review and approval from the Town. | |
| Parade/Running | In order to conduct a parade, marathon, walkathon, bike run, etc review and approval by the Town is required. | N/A |
| Pawnbroker, Secondhand Dealer, Junk Dealer | To operate a business as a Pawnbroker, Secondhand Dealer, or Junk Dealer requires review and approval from the Town. | N/A |
| Peddling, Hawking or Soliciting | In order to go door to door selling items, taking orders or standing along a street selling items a permit is required. Selling items along a street is limited to seasonal items such as fruits, flowers, and firewood. | Ordinance 99 |
| Planned Development | The Planned Development process facilitates greater flexibility in design and a more efficient use of land than would be possible through strict application of land use district regulations. This process serves as an alternative site planning process that encourages the more creative and imaginative planning of mixed use, multi-phased residential, commercial or industrial developments within the framework of a single cohesive development plan. | Chapter 9.67 |
| Pre-Application | The intent of the pre-application review is to provide preliminary information to the applicant on the requirements and conditions that may be required of the project. This application is typically utilized for large commercial or industrial projects. | N/A |
| Public Convenience and Necessity | Upon applying for a liquor license, the State of California may require that you obtain permission from the Town prior to their approval. If this is required by the State, a Public Convenience or Necessity application is reviewed by the Town. | CA State Liquor License Info |
| Sign - Permanent | Wall signage and freestanding signage intended to be a permanent installation requires review and approval. | Ordinance 156 |
| Sign - Political | Candidates running in an election or other issues involved with an election are required to obtain a permit prior to the installation of any signs. | Ordinance 156 |
| Sign - Temporary | Banners and flags to be displayed for a short period of time require review and approval prior to their installation. | Ordinance 156 |
| Site Plan Review | A Site Plan Review (SPR) is required for certain land uses which may be subject to special conditions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and to minimize or eliminate impacts on surrounding properties. These projects are specified under “Use Classifications” for each specific land use district. To be approved, a SPR must be consistent with the adopted General Plan, the Development Code (except approved variances), any Specific Plans and other local, state and federal regulations. |
Standard Conditions of Approval
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TSTVR Temporary Vacation Rental Application
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Short Term Vacation Rentals are regulated by Chapter 5.40 of the Town of Yucca Valley Municipal Code. A Short‐Term Vacation Rental permit request is to allow the short‐term rental of single‐family dwelling unit and to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations contained within the Town’s Development Code. |
Ordinance 312 |
| Special Event - Temporary |
Events such as car shows, carnivals, circuses, etc. require review and approval by the Town. This application is temporarily unavailable online. Please contact the Planning Department. | Chapter 9.38 Chapter 9.71 |
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Special Use: Bed and Breakfast Private Kennel Exotic Animals Small Recycling |
A special use permit covers a broad spectrum of different uses including bed and breakfasts, private kennels, exotic animals, and small recycling centers. Each of these will require review and approval by the Town prior to commencement of the activity. | Chapter 9.69 |
| Specific Plan | A Specific Plan is a tool for the systematic implementation of the General Plan. It establishes a link between implementing policies of the General Plan and the individual development proposals for a defined area. A Specific Plan is more than zoning in that it establishes a plan for the coordination and implementation of all of the various elements that make up a functioning community. A Specific Plan contains text, plans, illustrations, and graphic details. | Chapter 9.70 |
| Temporary Use Permit | Living in a recreational vehicle or having a cargo container is only permitted during an active building permit and subject to review and approval by the Town. Additionally, model home sales, or temporary cargo containers for storage of commercial merchandise may be allowed subject to review and approval by the Town. | Chapter 9.71 Chapter 9.39 |
| Tract Map/Subdivision | The Tentative Map process is designed to ensure that the subdivision of land occurs in a manner which is consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act, the Yucca Valley Gneral Plan, and with the Yucca Valley Development Code. Tentative map review is concerned, among other things, with the design, improvements and survey data for subdivisions, and the form and content of subdivision maps. | Sample COA |
| Variance | A Variance is a modification to existing requirements of the Development Code, such as regulations on setbacks or height limits, which may be granted to property owners if certain findings can be satisfied. By State law, variances can only be granted when a property has special circumstances such as size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings that deprive the property owner of privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity under identical zoning classifications. | Chapter 9.73 |
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