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Residential
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- I’m building a room addition. What are my setbacks?
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You must know the zoning designation of your property in order
to determine the setback information. You can obtain zoning information in this
website on the
Zoning Maps page, if you know the street address or cross streets.
Zoning information is also available by contacting the Planning Division at (949) 361.6100.
If you know your zoning designation you can view the setbacks online using the
Zoning Ordinance.
- What new housing developments are going on in San Clemente?
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Contact the Planning Division or the Building Division at (949) 361.6100 to obtain information of new developments within the City of San Clemente.
- Do I need a permit to build a wall or fence? What is the height limit of a fence or wall?
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The Planning Division reviews all plans for walls and fences. Building permits are required
for any walls that are taller than 42 inches. Building permit applications are available
through the Building Division. The maximum height permitted in the City of San Clemente is 6 feet;
however, this depends on the location of the wall on the property. Please contact the Planning Division
at (949) 361.6100 or check
Zoning Ordinance Section 17.24.090
to obtain specific information on block walls and fences.
- How can I set up a business in my home?
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Please contact the Business Relations Officer at (949) 361.6100 to determine home occupation
requirements and to apply for a home occupation permit. You may obtain additional information
from
Zoning Ordinance Section 17.28.160
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Process
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- What is a Variance?
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A variance is a permit issued to a specific location by an administrative
agency (Planning Commission, or the City Council acting as an
administrative agency) to deviate from development standards
(e.g. parking, setbacks) set forth in the zoning regulations. In
order to be approved for a variance the proposal must meet several
State-mandated findings. Variances are different than Minor Exception
Permits (see below).
Click here for the Variance application
- What is a Minor Exception Permit?
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A Minor Exception Permit is a streamlined review process of requests for minor
modifications to some development standards, such as setbacks and parking.
The permit is issued to a specific location by an administrative agency
(Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or the City Council acting as an administrative agency).
Click here for the Minor Exception Permit application
- What are the fees of the Planning Division?
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Click here for fee information
- What is the process for a condominium conversion?
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Click here for information on General Condo Conversions
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Other
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- How do I determine where my property lines are?
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A licensed surveyor completing a survey of your property can determine the
location of your property lines. The City has plans that show your lot
dimensions; however, you cannot determine the exact location of your lot
lines without a survey of the property. The City does not recommend any
specific surveyor or survey company.
- Where can I get a copy of "as-built" plans of my house/site/commercial building?
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You may contact the Building Division at (949) 361.6100 to find out if
we have a set of plans for your house/site/commercial building on microfilm.
- What is the zoning on my property?
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You can obtain zoning information in this website on the
Zoning Maps page,
if you know the street address or cross streets. You may also
contact the Planning Division at (949) 361.6100 to obtain zoning information.
- What can I build on my property?
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Once you obtain the Zoning and General Plan designation for your property from the
Planning Division, you can view our Zoning Ordinance or Specific Plans and review all
permitted uses within your zoning district.
- Where can I find the Assessors Parcel Number (APN) for my property?
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If you know the property's address you can either call the
Orange County Assessors Office
or visit our SkyView GIS maps
- Where can I find fee information for permits or services?
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Information on fees collected can be found
here.
- NEW - Where can I find informational Planning Videos?
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Condtional Use Permit - 10 Easy Steps to Approval can be found
here.
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Click here to go to the Planning Division home page.
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