MUP 2004-474April 8, 2004
P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CiALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, OALIFORNIA 92253
Mr. Ken West
P.O. Box 1401
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2004-474
Dear Mr. West:
(7 60) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
The Community Development Department hereby approves your application request to install a
temporary construction trailer at 78460 Coyote Canyon (LotNo. 54, owner is JohnDeweese) during
construction of a new house, subject to the following Conditions:
1. Once the trailer is installed, it can remain on-site for a six-month period. However, an
extension of the six-month period may be applied for, with no additional fee, in writing to the
Community Development Department before expiration. The Community Development
Director may, after reviewing the facts, extend the use of the trailer for another six-month
:..... period.
2. Use of the trailer shall be limited to the hours of construction as listed in the La Quinta
Municipal Code (Chapter 6.08, Nuisances). A copy of .this time schedule can be obtained
from the Building and Safety Department.
A building permit is required for the :temporary trailer and temporary electric power. Please
apply to the Building and Safety Department for a permit (760-777-7012). Written
permission from the property owner is required before a building permit can be issued.
4. . The trailer shall be placed a minimum of 10 -feet from the street unless otherwise approved
by the Building and Safety Director.
5. A building address shall be. installed on the trailer to help identify the temporary business
location (e:g., minimum 2 -inch high letters in a contrasting color).
6. Provide one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the construction trailer and sign over the exit
door which states "Door to remain open during business hours."
7. The trailer, if elevated off the ground, shall be skirted with metal or wood siding material.
The skirting material shall be painted to match the exterior color of the construction trailer.
The exterior surfaces of the trailer shall be painted (or may be stuccoed) and in overall good
condition.
No temporary signs are permitted unless separately approved by this Department.
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9. No exterior lighting for the trailer is allowed unless approved by the Building and Safety
Department. All security light fixtures shall be hooded.to prevent light glare from being cast
onto adjacent residential properties.
10. Mounted close to the front door ori the outside of the building shall be a written notice
informing emergency personnel of your 24-hour emergency phone number in case problems
arise that.need your prompt attention (i.e., minimum one -inch high letters).
11. The trailer and fence shall be removed from the site prior to the issuance of Certificates of
Occupancy.
12. Provide restroom facilities to accommodate on-site construction workers.
.13. Dust control measures shall be employed if construction parking is allowed adjacent to the
trailer.
14. The City may elect to add conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems that
may arise and are not addressed herein.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 760-777-7065.
Sincerely,
JERRY HERMAN
COM34UNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FRED M. BAKER. AICP
Principal Planner
c: Building and Safety Department
Public Works Director
Code Compliance Department
SheriiPs Department
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