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City of La Quinta
Planning Department
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La Quinta, California 92253
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APPLICATION FOR MINOR' 'r-PE"IT APPROVAL
MINOR USE PERMIT applications are reviewed and approved by the Planning Director pursuant to Section
9.210.020, of the Zoning Code. The purpose of the review is to ensure that land uses requiring the permit do not
have an adverse impact on surrounding properties, residents, or businesses.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION (LOT & TRACT OR A.P.N.):
Note: If your activity requires an addition exceeding 200 square feet, a trailer, or electrical service, issuance of
an MUPITUP will be done concurrent with a Building Permit.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
0 Plot Plan, floor plans and elevation plans (as determined by Planning Department staff). Five (5) sets of
plans on 8%2' x I I" sheet or folded down to 8%:" x I I".
0 Filing fee for Minor Use Permit. If filing multiple applications, the most expensive application will be
charged full fee, with remaining related applications discounted 50'/o for each. This discount does not apply
to Environmental Information form.
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NOTE: FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE
GROUNDS FOR DENYING APPLICATION.
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PROJECT NUMBER: 11-00000225 MUP 2011-1035 DESERT VILLAS MODEL HOMES
FEE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DUE
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MINOR USE PERMIT 75.00
TOTAL DUE 75.00
Please present this invoice to the cashier with full payment.
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P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-495 CALLe TAMPICO (760) 777-7000
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
November 15, 2011
Mr. Dennis Dinko
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68-895 Perez Road, Ste. 28
Cathedral City, CA 92234
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2011-1035;
DESERT VILLAS MODEL HOME COMPLEX
Dear Mr. Dinko:
The Planning Department has reviewed and approved your request for a model
home complex for Tract 31 1 16, "Desert Villas", on the southwest corner of Seeley
Drive and Miles Avenue, subject to the exhibits on file and the following
Conditions:
The applicant shall make a cash deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 to
be posted with the Planning Department to ensure the conversion from
model units. The deposit will be refunded when all model units have been
removed.
2. If a building permit is required, contact the Building and Safety
Department at (760) 777-7012 for permit requirements.
3. Provide restroom facilities in the office to accommodate personnel.
4. Install one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the sales office.
5. The model home complex shall be permitted to remain open for one year
from the date of this permit approval letter, unless a time extension is
applied for and granted by this Department. The Planning Director may
extend the permit for a set time period if needed. No fee is charged to
extend this permit.
6. The model home complex is permitted a maximum of eight (8) flags, to
be located in the areas identified on the plans submitted with this
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application. Flags are permitted on poles no greater than twenty (20) feet
in height and shall not exceed an area greater than eighteen (18) square
feet.
7. Other advertisement devices, including banners, balloons, portable trailer
signs, and sign twirlers are prohibited.
8. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City:"),,- it's 'agents, officers and
employees from any claim, 'or litigation arising out of the City's approval
of this project. This indemnification shall include any award toward
attorney's fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its
defense counsel in its sole discretion.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any
problems that arise not previously addressed herein: This decision may be appealed
to the Planning Commission by anyone provided they submit the necessary
paperwork and filing fee of $175.00 to this office within 15 days of approval of
this permit.
Should you have any questions please contact me at (760) 777-7125.
Sincerely,
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RIC CEJA
Assistant Planner
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Public Works Department
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Title 9 ZONING
Chapter 9.60 SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
9.60.250 Model home complexes.
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A. Model Home Complex and Sales Offices. Temporary model home complexes, real estate sales offices
and related signage may be established if a minor use permit is approved in accordance with Section
9.2 .020 and the following requirements are satisfied:
�1. The complex is used solely for the original sale of new homes or the first rental of apartments in
projects of twenty or more units.
J2. The complex is located within the area of the project for which it is established. The temporary
sales office shall not be located within one hundred feet of an existing dwelling unit which is not a
part of the new project.
3. Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, the parcel of land on which a temporary real estate
office is established is not required to be a building site provided the parcel is precisely described.
4. The following structures and facilities are -permitted in conjunction with the establishment of a
temporary real estate office in conformance with an approved minor use permit:.
�a. Model homes in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are
being sold;
„/. Garages, attached and detached, in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the
properties that are being sold;
c. Temporary sales office buildings or relocatable buildings;
�d. Accessory buildings and structures in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to
the properties that are being sold;
/e. Recreational facilities that will become a permanent portion of the project in compliance
with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being sold;
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Permanent streets and driveways that will be part of the project after the closure of the real
state office use;
Temporary childrens playgrounds;
h. Temporary and permanent fencing, walks and structural amenities;
Temporary vehicle parking and maneuvering areas to provide off-street parking as necessary
,for employees and guests;
✓/J. Temporary vehicular accessways;
k. Temporary landscaping.
B. Signs. Signs in connection with a temporary model home complex shall be permitted within a project
subject to the following requirements:
1. Project identification signs are permitted at each street entrance and shall conform to the
provisions of Section 9.160.070 (Permitted semipermanent signs):
a. Sign area: maximum thirty-two square feet per sign and sixty-four square feet aggregate per
project.
b. Height: maximum ten feet.
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V 2. The sign copy shall be limited to matters relating to the project within which the signs are located.
A Time limits for display of signs shall be concurrent with that of the permitted model home
complex.
C. Flags. Flags in connection with a temporary model home complex maybe permitted within a
residential project subject to the following requirements:
`& kt�Number. A maximum of eight shall be permitted. There shall be no more than one flag per
pole. United States, state, and other similar flags shall count in the maximum of eight flags.
2. Height. Flag poles shall be a maximum of twenty feet in height on the perimeter of the project and
sixteen feet in height in the interior. Pole heights shall be measured from finish grade at the nearest
project perimeter.
,3. Pole Diameter. Pole diameter shall be determined by the lateral load and size of the flag. The
director shall provide applicants with diameter standards.
4. Size. Flags shall be a maximum of eighteen square feet in area on the perimeter of the project and
twelve square feet in the interior.
5. Rigid Flags. Rigid flags, secured on more than one side, are prohibited.
6. Flag Copy. Commercial or advertising flag copy is prohibited.
7. Color. Flags may vary in color or have multiple colors but fluorescent colors are prohibited.
8. Time Periods. Flags shall be approved by the director for an initial Sia, -month period, The director
shall review the installed flags prior to the end of that period. If the director determines that all
standards and conditions have been -met and that all flags have been properly maintained, the director
may grant a time extension for an additional six months. If no such extension is approved, all flags
must be removed upon expiration of the initial six months..
D. Prohibited Advertising Devices. The following advertising devices or activities are expressly prohibited
within or outside the project: banners, balloons, portable trailer signs, or human indicators.
E. Requirements for Approval. Any approving action shall include those conditions and requirements
deemed by the decision-making authority to be necessary or advisable to protect the public safety and the
general welfare, together with a one thousand dollars cash deposit that the structures and facilities will be
removed or made consistent with applicable zoning regulations within ninety days after the expiration of
the permit or discontinuation of the use the permit is approved for.
F. Time Limitations. A minor use permit for a real estate office may be approved for a maximum time
period of one year from the date of approval. A time extension of up to one year may be approved by the
planning director if the director finds that all requirements of this section and all other city requirements
and conditions have been met. (Ord. 361 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2001; Ord. 325 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1998; Ord.
299 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 284 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1996) .
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