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Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS

17.24 — VARIANCES

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 17.24.010. Initiation.

Whenever practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general purposes of this title and PVEMC Title 18 occur through a strict interpretation of their provisions, the planning commission or city council upon its own motion may, or upon the verified application of any property owner or owners shall, in specific cases initiate proceedings for the granting of a variance from the provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18 under such conditions as may be necessary to assure that the spirit and purpose of this title and PVEMC Title 18 will be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done. All acts of the planning commission and city council under this chapter shall be construed as administrative acts for the purpose of assuring that the intent and purpose of this title and PVEMC Title 18 shall apply in special cases, as provided in this chapter, and shall not be construed as amendments to the provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18 or the zoning map. (Ord. 84 § 8.1, 1948; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 17.24.020. Application – Filing.

Application for variance shall be made in writing, on forms provided by the city for that purpose. The commission, from time to time, shall prescribe the information to be provided thereon. Such applications shall be numbered consecutively in the order of their filing and shall become a part of the permanent official records of the city, and there shall be attached to each such application copies of all notices and actions pertaining thereto. A uniform fee shall be paid to the city upon the filing of each application for the purpose of defraying expenses incidental to the proceedings. The fee shall be fixed by the city council by resolution. Each application shall immediately be referred to the commission for hearing as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 84 § 8.3, 1948; Ord. 337 § 1, 1978; Ord. 424 § 1, 1986; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 17.24.030. Application – Contents.

The application for variance shall set forth in detail such facts as may be required by the planning commission, and shall be accompanied by:

  • A. Legal description of the property involved and the proposed use, with complete plans and also ground plans and elevations of all proposed buildings, and locations of existing buildings; also description of the proposed use;

  • B. A reference to the specific provisions of this title and PVEMC Title 18 from which such property is sought to be excepted;

  • C. The names and addresses of all property owners within three hundred feet from the exterior limits of the property involved, as shown by the latest assessment roll of the county;

  • D. Evidence of the ability and intention of the applicant to proceed with actual construction work in accordance with the plans within six months from the date of filing the application.

  • (Ord. 84 § 8.4, 1948; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

ZONING PROCEDURES

§ 17.24.040

§ 17.24.040

§ 17.24.040. Authority to grant variance.

The planning commission or city council, as the case may be, may grant a variance only if the following findings are made:

  • A. That there are special circumstances or conditions attached to the property, which do not apply generally to other properties in the same district;

  • B. That the granting of such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same district but which are denied the property in question;

  • C. That the granting of the variance will not result in material damage or prejudice to other property in the vicinity, nor be detrimental to the public safety or welfare;

  • D. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; and

  • E. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan.

  • (Ord. 598 § 6, 1996; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA § 17.28.010

ZONING PROCEDURES

§ 17.28.040

CHAPTER 17.28 AMENDMENTS

Prior legislation: Ord. 425.

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Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. ▸Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
    Overview
    1. 17.24 — VARIANCES
    2. 17.28 — AMENDMENTS
    3. 17.32 — ENFORCEMENT
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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