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Chapter 17.40

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

MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PERMITS

§ 17.40.010. Purpose.

The modification procedure is intended to provide a method of reviewing and approving or disapproving minor or nonsubstantial changes to existing, previously approved development entitlements as provided for in this title and PVEMC Title 18, without deviating from any standards required pursuant to this code.

(Ord. 529 § 26, 1991; Ord. 685 § 2, 2008; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 17.40.020. Application.

  • A. In lieu of the procedures otherwise required pursuant to the provisions of this title or PVEMC Title 18, the director shall grant a minor modification of a previously approved development entitlement subject to such conditions as the director may impose if the director finds:

    1. That the granting of the modification will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the area in which the property is located;

    2. That the modification is consistent with the general plan and other zoning code and building code regulations; and

    3. That the modification is consistent with the spirit and intent of the prior development entitlement approval(s).

  • B. The director may grant a minor modification to an approved development entitlement governing only the following measurable design and/or site considerations, which in no case may exceed the prescribed standards required pursuant to this code:

    1. Relocation of improvements, other than buildings, on the property; provided, that the new location is not in a setback.

    2. Lot coverage of a building or structure so long as such increase does not exceed two hundred square feet or ten percent of that previously approved, whichever is less.

    3. Height of any structure so long as any increase in height is less than two feet or ten percent of that previously approved, whichever is less.

    4. On-site circulation and parking, loading, and landscaping.

    5. Placement of walls, fences, and structures.

    6. Reconfiguration of architectural features and/or modification of finished materials that does not alter or compromise the previously approved theme.

    7. Permission to repair or remodel nonconforming structures, if the work will bring the structures and their subsequent use into greater conformity with permitted uses.

    8. Reduction in density or intensity of a development project.

    9. Modifications required to conform to changes in the building code adopted after issuance of the development entitlement.

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

PALOS VERDES ESTATES CODE

§ 17.40.020

§ 17.40.030

  • C. Any modification request which exceeds the prescribed limitations required pursuant to this title or PVEMC Title 18 shall require the filing of a new application and subsequent revision and consideration by the appropriate review authority.

  • (Ord. 529 § 26, 1991; Ord. 685 § 3, 2008; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 714 § 2, 2015)

§ 17.40.030. Procedure.

  • A. An application for a minor modification shall be filed with the director on a form prescribed by the director.

  • B. Each decision of the director to approve a minor modification shall be reported to the city council and the planning commission according to procedures established by the director. Notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant and all owners of real property abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property.

  • C. An interested party may appeal a decision of the director under this section to the planning commission by filing a written appeal with the director within fifteen days after such decision and paying the established appeal fee. The planning commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application in accordance with applicable criteria and requirements specified by law. The planning commission determination shall be final unless appealed to city council.

  • D. Fees for a minor modification application and for an appeal of a determination thereon shall be levied as provided for by this code and established by resolution of the city council.

  • (Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

ZONING PROCEDURES

§ 17.44.010

§ 17.44.030

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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
  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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