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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction
a
PUBLIC WORKS
Development
Guidelines
1
Introduction
1.1
Acronyms and
Definitions ..................................... 2
1.2
Private Development
Process Overview ................... 3
1.3
The Role of Public Works
in the Private Development
Process ............................................ 6
2
Planning
Process
2.1
Planning Process
Overview ........................................ 9
2.2
Site Plan Review
(Entitlement Process) .........10
2.3
Vacations .....................................16
2.4
Subdivision Process ........... 22
3
Design and
Review Process
3.1
Overview ..................................... 29
3.2
Easements, Dedications,
Grant of Easements,
& Quit Claims ...........................30
3.3
Plan Check ................................. 34
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Construction
4.1
Overview ..................................... 45
4.2
Inspections ................................ 45
4.3
Revisions During
Construction ............................. 45
4.4
Temporary Certificate
of Occupancy .......................... 45
4.5
As Built Drawings ................. 46
4.6
Final Certificate
of Occupancy .......................... 46
5
Post
Construction
5.1
Release of Bonds .................. 51
5.2
Maintenance ............................. 51
5.3
Renewals ..................................... 51
6
Forms,
Applications,
Guidelines, and
Pertinent Info
6.1
Contact List ............................... 53
6.2
Storage Containers and
Dumpster Bins ........................ 54
6.3
Public Works
Fee Schedule .......................... 55
6.4
Traffic Impact Analysis
(TIA) Guidelines......................56
6.5
Public Works
Application .................................57
6.6
Graphic Fence Wrap
for Temporary Fencing
Standards ...................................68
6.7
Streets that Require a
Traffic Control Plan ............
7
8
6.8
Installation and
Maintenance Agreement
Templ ate ......................................79
6.9
General Liability
Endorsement Form ............. 8
4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Introduction
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide a roadmap through
the Public Works (PW) development process for residential,
commercial, and industrial development projects by providing
clear and concise direction. Our goal is to efficiently facilitate the
processing of development projects within the City of Long Beach.
This guidebook explains the processes and timelines required to
successfully permit a development project. These guidelines are
also intended to outline and delineate the collaborative efforts
with the Development Services Department (DV) including both the
Planning and Zoning (PZ) and Building and Safety Bureaus (BAS).
While we strive to meet the timeframes outlined within these
guidelines, it is important to understand that each development
project is unique and requires varying levels of effort. Therefore,
there may be instances where the timeframes provided within this
guideline are exceeded. We shall do our best to maintain open
communication regarding processes and timeframes for your
specific development project.
It is also important to understand that this is a living document that
shall be updated periodically to reflect any changes in process.
We welcome your suggestions on how to make the process faster,
more reliable, streamlined, or simply better.
Each project is unique—if you have any questions or comments
please e-mail joshua.hickman@longbeach.gov.
We look forward to collaborating with you to make Long Beach
an even better place to live, work, and invest in.
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1.1
Acronyms and Definitions
BAS Building and Safety Bureau
CD Contract Documents
CE Civil Engineer
COA Conditions of Approval
CofO Certificate of Occupancy
(issued by BAS)
Days Business days i.e.
Monday – Friday
excluding holidays
DV Development Services
EPC Electronic Submittal
Plan Check
FD Fire Department, Fire
Prevention Bureau
GPCF General Plan Conformance
Finding
IMA Installation and
Maintenance Agreement
LLA Lot Line Adjustment
LBMC Long Beach Municipal
Code (aka Muni Code)
http://bit.ly/lb-municipal
Map Subdivision Map Act
Act (Government Code section
66410 et seq.)
NOFA Notice of Final Action
PC Planning Commission
PDP Private Development
Program
PEIR Program Environmental
Impact Report
PL Property Line
PW Public Works
PWOP Public Walkways
Occupancy Permit
PZ Planning and Zoning Bureau
ROW Right of Way
SPR Site Plan Review
TCO Temporary Certificate
of Occupancy
TIA Traffic Impact Analysis
TSO Temporary Street
Occupancy
ZA Zoning Administrator
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1.2
Development
Process Overview
Development projects start
with the City’s Development
Services (DV) Department. The
DV Department reviews proposed
projects to ensure compliance
with zoning, environmental and
land planning laws and codes, and
compatibility with the community
and surrounding neighborhoods.
PW works closely with DV to
ensure compatibility with existing
public infrastructure by issuing
conditions during the entitlement
process led by PZ. NOTE: PW is
only involved during the planning/
entitlement process if the project
is required to go through the
site plan review (SPR) process.
If your project does not require
SPR, PW does not get involved
and therefore does not provide
conditions of approval.
Once the entitlement process
is complete, the applicant must
satisfy all of the conditions (as
possibly feasible) prior to receiving
BAS and/or PW permits. If public
improvements, dedications,
vacations, easements, and/or
subdivision mapping are required,
the applicant will need to hire a
design professional(s) to prepare
the necessary documents and
submit to PW for review and
approval (see applicable sections
in the guideline if these apply to
your project).
For a typical project, both BAS and
PW shall monitor and inspect the
work for their respective areas.
Upon satisfactory completion, PW
shall approve the work within the
ROW and release the securities as
applicable.
If your project involves work within
the ROW, but does not require
entitlement and can be handled by
BAS without PZ involvement, make
sure to obtain PW clearance ahead
of submission to BAS to help
expedite BAS review.
The above overview greatly
simplifies the process. In the
following guidelines, we shall
outline each of the individual
processes that are involved in
getting your project to completion.
This manual is organized to mimic
the life cycle of a project i.e.
planning – design – construction
– turnover, but as is often the
case, projects do not fit neatly into
this linear format. Therefore, the
manual is designed to be able to
skip steps or refer back to earlier
steps.
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION MATRIX
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS
LB Energy
Resources LB Water Caltrans
Various
Utilities Notes
Project/Application Type Planning
Building
and Safety
Fire Dept. Public Counter
Private
Development
Program
Site Plan Review Primary PZ forwards to PW for review
Vacation Tentative Primary PW forwards to PZ for review
Vacation Final Primary
Tentative Tract Map Primary PZ forwards to PW for review
Lot Merger/ Certificate of Compliance Primary
Lot Line Adjustment Primary PZ forwards to PW for review
Final/Parcel Map Primary PW forwards to PZ for review
Easement Primary
Grant of Easement Primary
Dedication Primary
Quit Claim Primary
Minor Building Improvements Primary
All other projects that do not require entitlements, BAS forwards
to PW for review as needed.
Major Building Improvements Primary Primary Projects that require entitlements, BAS forwards to PW for review as needed
Private Park Primary BAS forwards to PW for review as needed
Public Park Primary PW forwards to BAS for review as needed
Minor ROW Improvements Primary
Over the counter items as noted within the application as
"Minor Improvements"
On Site Grading, Shoring, Excavation Primary Primary BAS and PW submit grading and excavation plans to both departments
Off Site Grading, Shoring, Excavation Primary
Major ROW Improvements Primary
PWOP Permits Primary PW forwards to PZ for review
Any work within PCH or Route 22 ROW Primary Approval by Caltrans is required before PW shall issue permit
Gas Connections Primary Approval by LB Energy Resources is required before PW shall issue permit
Water and Sewer Connections Primary Approval by LB Water is required before PW shall issue permit
Utility Connections Primary
Approval is required by the applicable utility before PW shall issue permit
(SCE, Verizon, Frontier, Charter, etc.)
Installation of Objects in ROW Primary
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION MATRIX
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS
LB Energy
Resources LB Water Caltrans
Various
Utilities Notes
Project/Application Type Planning
Building
and Safety
Fire Dept. Public Counter
Private
Development
Program
Site Plan Review Primary PZ forwards to PW for review
Vacation Tentative Primary PW forwards to PZ for review
Vacation Final Primary
Tentative Tract Map Primary PZ forwards to PW for review
Lot Merger/ Certificate of Compliance Primary
Lot Line Adjustment Primary PZ forwards to PW for review
Final/Parcel Map Primary PW forwards to PZ for review
Easement Primary
Grant of Easement Primary
Dedication Primary
Quit Claim Primary
Minor Building Improvements Primary
All other projects that do not require entitlements, BAS forwards
to PW for review as needed.
Major Building Improvements Primary Primary Projects that require entitlements, BAS forwards to PW for review as needed
Private Park Primary BAS forwards to PW for review as needed
Public Park Primary PW forwards to BAS for review as needed
Minor ROW Improvements Primary
Over the counter items as noted within the application as
"Minor Improvements"
On Site Grading, Shoring, Excavation Primary Primary BAS and PW submit grading and excavation plans to both departments
Off Site Grading, Shoring, Excavation Primary
Major ROW Improvements Primary
PWOP Permits Primary PW forwards to PZ for review
Any work within PCH or Route 22 ROW Primary Approval by Caltrans is required before PW shall issue permit
Gas Connections Primary Approval by LB Energy Resources is required before PW shall issue permit
Water and Sewer Connections Primary Approval by LB Water is required before PW shall issue permit
Utility Connections Primary
Approval is required by the applicable utility before PW shall issue permit
(SCE, Verizon, Frontier, Charter, etc.)
Installation of Objects in ROW Primary
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1.3
The Role of Public Works in
the Development Process
CITY MANAGER
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT (DV)
PLANNING BUREAU
CURRENT
PLANNING
PERMIT CENTER
ENGINEERING/
PLAN CHECK
INSPECTION
BUILDING & SAFETY
BUREAU
PLANNERS PLANNERS PLAN REVIEW INSPECTORS
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PW reviews a project for
conformance with numerous factors
encompassing nearly all aspects of
a project outside of the property
line and within public ROW. This
includes, but is not limited to: City
Master Plans, public ROW standards,
subdivision requirements, drainage,
water quality, traffic control, traffic
circulation, safety, accessibility,
mobility, easements or land use
concerns, existing conditions, and
constructibility. The PW PDP leads
the effort to integrate PW into the
development process to intake
applications, distribute for review,
compile all comments, and deliver
comments to the applicant.
Project related conditions of
approval are provided in concert
with PZ entitlement process. PW
plan review and permit issuance,
while often runs parallel with BAS,
are in fact separate. The PW and BAS
inspection process is also parallel
but separate.
Generally speaking, DV is
responsible for everything within
a development's PL, while PW is
responsible for everything outside
of a developments PL. In practice,
it is a collaborative effort that
requires an open dialogue and
communication between all parties.
For more details of responsibility
see the application submission
matrix on the following page.
PW
ENTITLEMENT
PLAN REVIEW
PERMIT CENTER
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPT (PW)
TRAFFIC
BUREAU
ENGINEERING
BUREAU
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
BUREAU
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT
TRAFFIC
ENGINEERS
INSPECTORS
2
Planning
Process
CHAPTER 2 | Planning Process
9
2.1
Planning
Process Overview
PZ receives and leads the effort for
projects that require entitlements
for the construction of new and
redevelopment projects on private
property. These guideline are NOT
intended to cover the complete
planning process but rather an
overview to understand how and
when PW fits into the process. See
the LBDS website for more detailed
information on the Planning
process and which steps are
required for your specific project.
http://bit.ly/lb-planning
The PW team works closely with
the assigned Planner IF the project
is required to go through the
Site Plan Review (SPR) process.
Some circumstances require
PW involvement that otherwise
do not require SPR and shall be
addressed on a per project basis.
The SPR process was established
to ensure that all development
(public and private) meets
the City’s land Planning and
development standards
and to guide the evolution
of development to ensure
compatibility and enhancement
with the surrounding
neighborhood. The following
projects require SPR:
• Residential projects that include
five units or more.
• Commercial projects that include
the addition of 1000 SF or more
of floor area; attached/ roof
mounted cellular or personal
communication devices; exterior
remodeling of spaces 50 feet
or more of street frontage; new
construction of news or flower
stands; and outdoor storage.
• Industrial or assembly use
projects with additions or new
construction that exceed 5,000
SF of floor area.
• Projects on City land that are
500 SF or more.
• All projects located within
Planned Development Areas.
Projects that don’t require SPR or
a discretionary approval from the
ZA, or PC can proceed to design
and subsequent submittal for BAS
and PW permits as applicable. If
this is the case with your project,
skip Chapter 2 and proceed
straight to Chapter 3 Design and
Review process.
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PLANNING + ZONING
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
Intake Meeting
See section 2.2.2
Meeting with
Applicant
See section 2.2.7
City Review
See section 2.2.3
Site Plan Review
Committee Meeting
See section 2.2.4
If conditions
REQUIRE REVISIONS
10 Days
3 Days
3 Days
3 Days
if deemed ready
for distribution
1 Day
10 Days
1 Day
5 Days
1 Day 15 Days
1 Day
1 Day
1 Day
Same
Day
5 Days
1 Day
10 Days
10 Days
if approved,
60 Days
if apppealed
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
Distribution
of Conditions
See section 2.2.6
Project Approval
Hearings
See section 2.2.8
or
Assemble Required
Documents
See 2.2.2 for forms + 2.2.3 to
familiarize yourself with relevant city
plans applicable to your project.
Applicant Contacts
PZ To Schedule Intake
significant
changes/
modifications
required
minor
modifications
required
If
NO REVISIONS
Finalize Conditions
of Approval
See section 2.2.5
PZ Pre-Application
Conference
See section 2.2.1
Notice of
Final Approval Issued
See section 2.2.9
&
Proceed to Design
See Chapter 3
START HERE
30-60
Days
If project
includes
vacation
Deemed
COMPLETE
Typically
30 Days
If
NO REVISIONS
1 Day
If Applicable, Submit
Vacation Application
See section 2.3
SITE PLAN REVIEW
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCEREVIEW SEQUENCE
2.2
Site Plan Review (Entitlement Process)
CHAPTER 2 | Planning Process
11
PLANNING + ZONING
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
Intake Meeting
See section 2.2.2
Meeting with
Applicant
See section 2.2.7
City Review
See section 2.2.3
Site Plan Review
Committee Meeting
See section 2.2.4
If conditions
REQUIRE REVISIONS
10 Days
3 Days
3 Days
3 Days
if deemed ready
for distribution
1 Day
10 Days
1 Day
5 Days
1 Day 15 Days
1 Day
1 Day
1 Day
Same
Day
5 Days
1 Day
10 Days
10 Days
if approved,
60 Days
if apppealed
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
Distribution
of Conditions
See section 2.2.6
Project Approval
Hearings
See section 2.2.8
or
Assemble Required
Documents
See 2.2.2 for forms + 2.2.3 to
familiarize yourself with relevant city
plans applicable to your project.
Applicant Contacts
PZ To Schedule Intake
significant
changes/
modifications
required
minor
modifications
required
If
NO REVISIONS
Finalize Conditions
of Approval
See section 2.2.5
PZ Pre-Application
Conference
See section 2.2.1
Notice of
Final Approval Issued
See section 2.2.9
&
Proceed to Design
See Chapter 3
START HERE
30-60
Days
If project
includes
vacation
Deemed
COMPLETE
Typically
30 Days
If
NO REVISIONS
1 Day
If Applicable, Submit
Vacation Application
See section 2.3
SITE PLAN REVIEW
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCEREVIEW SEQUENCE
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2.2.1
Pre-Application
Conference (Optional)
Applicants are advised to schedule
a pre-application conference with
PW staff if they are proposing a
development project that includes
the following:
• Subdivisions creating new
streets, alleys and/or public
easements
• The private parcel is
encumbered with public/
utility easements
• Adjacent streets and alleys that
require widening due to the
City’s Master Plan of Streets
and Alleys
• Adding parklets or curb
“bulb-outs”.
• Changes in traffic circulation
including one way street
conversions, lane narrowing,
new turning movements, and
adding traffic signals or other
circulation controls.
• Vacations of alleys or portions
of streets.
• Reconfiguration or alteration
of significant portions of public
infrastructure
The PW pre-application conference
can be in conjunction with
the Planning Pre-Application
conference, if desired.
Appointments can be made by
contacting the DV & PZ
Department at (562) 570-6194 or
PW at (562) 570-5938 or via email at
PW-PrivateDevelopment@longbeach.gov
NOTE: A maximum of 1 meeting
shall be held for a duration of
no more than 1 hour
2.2.2
Intake (Conceptual or SPR)
by Development Services
Department Planning Staff
The applicant must assemble all
required documents and set up
an appointment with PZ to submit
a private development project
application. The application and
necessary submittals can be found
here: http://bit.ly/lbds-forms
If all application submittal
requirements are met, the PZ staff
accepts the application, enters
the project into the City’s project
tracking program and charges the
appropriate fees. If the application
is determined to be incomplete,
the Planning staff shall reject
the application and require the
applicant to produce additional
information and documents.
The development project is
then assigned to a planner who
distributes the application to
various stakeholders for review
including PW.
TIPS:
1. There is no need to
submit a separate
application or documents
to PW.
2. To expedite review,
make sure to include
information and
dimensions of the public
ROW adjacent to the
private development.
Often, dimensions to the
centerline of the street,
sidewalks, alleys, proposed
traffic circulation and other
important site orientation
items are not included,
which leads to comments
and multiple resubmittals
(see below for a good
example of a concept
site plan).
3. If a project generates
more than 50 vehicle trips
per day, a site-specific
traffic impact analysis
prepared by a registered
traffic engineer is
required as part of the
submittal (see section 6 for
TIA guidelines, exempt from
this requirement if within
PD30).
4. If an applicant is including
a vacation as part of a
project, the applicant
MUST submit a vacation
application to PW before
submitting to PZ. This can
happen the same day but
the vacation application
MUST be filed first.
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13
2.2.3
PW Review
Within 3 days of an application
being deemed complete by PZ,
PW receives the application, and
associated documents. The project
shall be logged into the project
tracking program and distributed
for review. The stakeholders are
given 10 days for review of the
application with respect to the
following:
GENERAL – ALL GROUPS
• Conformance with existing
conditions. Site visits are
performed as applicable.
• Conformance with City records
• Consistency with adjacent City/
Private projects
ROW REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with Street Master
Plans as defined by the mobility
element http://bit.ly/lb-mobility-
element
• Conformance with existing
easements and agreements that
effect the property
• Conformance with Subdivision
Map Act requirements http://bit.
ly/subdivisionmapact
TIP:
Obtain a title report to ensure
you are not constructing over
encumbered land
TRAFFIC REVIEW TEAM
• Review traffic capacity of
adjacent streets
• Conformance with mitigation
measures called for within the
traffic study (if applicable – see
"Tips" above for requirements)
• Conformance of ingress, from
and egress, to the adjacent ROW
• Review on site traffic circulation
• Conformance with Bicycle
Master Plan http://bit.ly/lb-
bicycle-master
• Conformance with Traffic Signal,
and Striping Standards
http://bit.ly/lb-engineering-
standards
• Conformance with Mobility
Standards http://bit.ly/lb-
mobility-element
• Coordination with Long Beach
Transit, as applicable
CIVIL REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with City
standard plans
http://bit.ly/lb-engineering-
standards
• Conformance with Street
Moratoriums http://bit.ly/lb-
street-moratoriums
• Conformance with Pedestrian
Accessibility Guidelines http://
www.longbeach.gov/pw/
resources/
• Compliance with Storm Drain
Master Plan http://bit.ly/lb-
stormwater-plan AND http://bit.
ly/lb-stormwater-best-practices
• Protection and compatibility of
existing public facilities.
• Conformance with Street Tree
Standards http://bit.ly/lb-street-
trees
• Coordination with Long Beach
Water and Energy Resources
departments as applicable
• Assist with coordination of
interested agencies or utility
companies* (e.g. Caltrans, MTA,
LA Flood Control, SCE, or City
Light and Power)
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TIPS:
1. The City’s current standard for alley widths is 20 feet. For
example, if an existing alley is 16 feet wide with 8 feet on either side
of the alley centerline, the proposed development on one side of
the alley would require a 2 foot dedication.
2. Additional dedications may also be required to accommodate
utilities, drainage, and access including emergency access.
The required dedications shall be included in the conditions of
approval. For example, main access to a development via an alley,
may require a greater dedication to provide for the full 20 foot
alley width. Set back requirements are measured from the future
property line after the dedication is provided.
3. Graphic fence screening is required for all construction
projects that require construction fencing for more than a
6 month period.
SAMPLE OF PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
*Applicant is responsible for
coordination with other utilities and
public agencies. Each reviewer shall
prepare draft conditions of approval
which shall be compiled by PW staff,
reviewed by a manager, any concerns
addressed, and delivered back to the
Planner for inclusion with the other
stakeholder conditions. The entire
process from receipt of application
to delivery of draft conditions should
take approximately 15 days.
NOTE: While the reviewers
attempt to provide conditions
that are reflective and
appropriate for the given
project, due to the conceptual
nature of the submittal at this
stage, the conditions are aimed
at providing high level insight
and requirements so a developer
can fully understand the big
picture costs and implications
for developing a particular site.
The technical details of each
condition shall be worked out
during the plan check process.
Below is an example of project
specific conditions of approval.
CHAPTER 2 | Planning Process
15
2.2.4
Site Plan Review
Committee Meeting
Upon receipt of stakeholder
comments, the Planner shall place
the project on the agenda for the
SPR meeting which is typically
held every two weeks. PW attends
the meeting and addresses any
PW related concerns. At the SPR
meeting, the project shall be
discussed with all stakeholders
and the draft conditions are
discussed in the context of all
project conditions to ensure
compatibility and accuracy.
2.2.5
Finalize Conditions
of Approval
In many instances, the draft
conditions become the final
conditions of approval. However,
there are circumstances where
the conditions must be revised
based on discussions at the
SPR meeting. In this case, PW
researches, reviews, and revises
the conditions as needed, and
then provides comments back to
the Planner. This process should
take approximately 10 days.
2.2.6
Distribution of Conditions
The Planner shall compile all
final conditions, including PW's,
and distribute to the applicant.
Distribution should happen
approximately 15 days after SPR
meeting.
2.2.7
Meeting with Applicant
Typically, the conditions are clear
and agreed upon by all parties.
There are circumstances when a
condition may not be clear, may
not be warranted, or an applicant
needs more information before
agreeing to the condition. In this
case, an in-person meeting is set
up with PW, PZ, BAS, FD and the
applicant to review and discuss
the conditions and come to an
agreement. If, after the meeting,
changes to the conditions are
warranted, PW shall revise and
provide the planner the conditions
for formal issuance to the
applicant. This process should take
approximately 10 days from the
date of the meeting to issuance.
NOTE: If conflicts remain,
multiple meetings may be
necessary to come to an
agreement on all conditions, but
this is rare.
2.2.8
Project Approval
After the conditions of approval
have been reviewed and agreed
to by all parties, the Planner shall
schedule hearings with either
the Zoning Administrator (ZA) or
the Planning Commission (PC)
depending on the proposed
project. Any project appeals,
if applicable, would then be
addressed. Ten days after the
project has been approved and
ALL appeals addressed, a NOFA
shall be issued by the Planner
to the applicant and to PW for
reference. See planning guidance
for more details on the project
approval process.
http://bit.ly/lb-dev-process
2.2.9
Next Steps
Some projects require vacations
and/or subdivisions. If your project
includes either of these, see the
applicable section for processing
requirements. If not, jump to the
Design chapter of this guideline.
TIP:
The conditions are imposed
based on guidance and
standards as outlined within
this document. A savvy
developer shall review the
documents and be familiar
with each ahead of this step
to avoid prolonged delays to
the process.
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PLANNING + ZONING
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
Varies 30-60 Days
If
APPROVED
1 Day
1 Day
Deemed
COMPLETE
Pre-Application Meeting
See 2.3.2
COULD COINCIDE WITH SPR
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
If
FEASIBLE
If
NO
REVISIONS
Assemble Required Docs
Schedule Pre-Application
Meeting
START HERE
10
Days
3 Days
4
Weeks
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
DENIED
If
NOT
FEASIBLE
If
REVISIONS
REQUIRED
Applicant Submits Final
Application + Fee
See Section 2.3.9
1 Day
Submit Tentative
Application
See Section 2.3.3
Determine if Application
is Complete
3 Days
Determine if Vacation
is Feasible
See Section 2.3.4
5 Days
Distribute Notifications
to Interested Parties
See Section 2.3.5
10 Days
Interested Party Review,
& Comments Provided
to Applicant
See Section 2.3.6
30 Days
Applicant Executes
& Returns
Agreements/COA
See Section 2.3.11
15 Days
10
Days
Resolution of Intention
to Vacate (City Council)
See Section 2.3.12
1 Day
Public Noticing
See Section 2.3.13
3 Days
Public Hearing &
Resolution Ordering
Vacation (City Council)
See Section 2.3.14
1 Days
3 Days
Finalize Documents
See Section 2.3.16
20 Days
Applicant Begins
Design
See Section 2.3.17
Draft Agreements &
Intention to Vacate
See Section 2.3.10
Minimum 4 weeks
Applicant Addresses
Concerns
MULTIPLE SUBMITTALS
MAY BE REQUIRED
See Section 2.3.7
6 Months Max
Applicant works with PZ
to Obtain GPCF
See Section 2.3.8
See SPR Process
1 Day
VACATION PROCESS
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
8
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Vacations
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PLANNING + ZONING
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
Varies 30-60 Days
If
APPROVED
1 Day
1 Day
Deemed
COMPLETE
Pre-Application Meeting
See 2.3.2
COULD COINCIDE WITH SPR
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
If
FEASIBLE
If
NO
REVISIONS
Assemble Required Docs
Schedule Pre-Application
Meeting
START HERE
10
Days
3 Days
4
Weeks
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
DENIED
If
NOT
FEASIBLE
If
REVISIONS
REQUIRED
Applicant Submits Final
Application + Fee
See Section 2.3.9
1 Day
Submit Tentative
Application
See Section 2.3.3
Determine if Application
is Complete
3 Days
Determine if Vacation
is Feasible
See Section 2.3.4
5 Days
Distribute Notifications
to Interested Parties
See Section 2.3.5
10 Days
Interested Party Review,
& Comments Provided
to Applicant
See Section 2.3.6
30 Days
Applicant Executes
& Returns
Agreements/COA
See Section 2.3.11
15 Days
10
Days
Resolution of Intention
to Vacate (City Council)
See Section 2.3.12
1 Day
Public Noticing
See Section 2.3.13
3 Days
Public Hearing &
Resolution Ordering
Vacation (City Council)
See Section 2.3.14
1 Days
3 Days
Finalize Documents
See Section 2.3.16
20 Days
Applicant Begins
Design
See Section 2.3.17
Draft Agreements &
Intention to Vacate
See Section 2.3.10
Minimum 4 weeks
Applicant Addresses
Concerns
MULTIPLE SUBMITTALS
MAY BE REQUIRED
See Section 2.3.7
6 Months Max
Applicant works with PZ
to Obtain GPCF
See Section 2.3.8
See SPR Process
1 Day
VACATION PROCESS
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
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2.3.1
Overview
A vacation is defined by the
California Streets & Highways
Code as, “the complete or partial
abandonment or termination
of the public right to use a
street, highway, or public service
easement”. Developers of private
properties adjacent to streets
and alleys may desire to improve
their project through the vacation
of portions of public right of
way. The process of vacation or
abandonment of public easements
or rights of way is governed by
Division 9, Part 3 - Public Street,
Highways and Service Easement
Vacation Law which requires that
certain information and findings
be made and formal action by
the legislative body, City Council,
before public easements or rights
of way can be vacated.
TIP:
1. If an applicant is including a vacation as part of a project, the
applicant MUST submit a vacation application to PW before
submitting to Planning for SPR. This can, and is recommended to
happen the same day, but the vacation application MUST be filed first.
2. Typically, street and alley right-of-ways are easements with each
of the adjacent properties owning the underlying fee to the
centerline of the street or alley. Typically, when a vacation occurs,
the property on either side of the centerline reverts to the adjacent
property owner. The vacation petitioner DOES NOT receive fee
ownership of the entire width of the roadway. The determination
of title and reversionary rights are the responsibility of the
vacation petitioner.
3. Plan for at least 8 months to fully process a vacation
application
4. Vacations can be included on a subdivision map (see the
Subdivision Process Section for more details)
5. Reaching out to the community and adjacent owners is a
critical step to avoid issues during the vacation process. We
recommend reaching out early and often to alleviate any concerns
or public push back. This outreach is also helpful to determine if
the vacation is feasible before any fees are paid.
NOTE:
• The successful completion of the vacation action is NOT guaranteed.
The fees are NOT refundable if your request is denied.
• State law allows the City to vacate a ROW if any of the 4 conditions exist:
» The ROW was/is superseded by relocation
» The ROW is impassable for 5 years and no public money has been
spent for maintenance
» The ROW has not been used for the purposes for which is was
dedicated for the last 5 years
» The ROW is not required for street or highway purposes
• A successful resolution of vacation is required before a BAS or PW permit
can be issued to construct within the area in question.
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2.3.2
Pre-Application Meeting
The key to success in processing
any ROW vacation is proper
preparation and research at the
start. It is strongly recommended
that the applicant schedule an
appointment with PW staff to
discuss the proposed project
and vacation. The key issues
and questions that should be
addressed are:
• Public utilities – Are there
existing overhead and
underground utilities within the
proposed vacation? Can they
be relocated? If there are sewer
and storm drains within the
vacation? Can they be relocated?
See utility contact information.
• Surface drainage – The
proposed vacation may interrupt
existing surface drainage
conditions. How shall the
proposed project and vacation
address this?
• Access – Do any other
properties adjacent to the
proposed vacation access the
ROW? Are there alternatives
that could be proposed? Would
the vacation affect services
such as emergency response,
refuse collection, deliveries,
and parking? Does the vacation
create a dead end?
2.3.3
Application and
payment of Tentative
Processing Fee
The applicant shall submit the
following items to PW Private
Development:
• Application – See Appendix for
a blank application
• Legal Description and sketch
prepared by a Licensed
Surveyor. This MUST include at
a minimum:
» The street(s) and/or alley(s)
to be vacated should be
identified with shading, and
fully dimensioned and labeled
(do not use color).
» All parcels adjacent to the area
to be vacated in their entirety
and fully dimensioned. The
parcels must be identified as
to lot block and tract number.
Do not include assessor parcel
numbers.
» Show entire block with all
streets and alleys bordering
the block.
• Title documents (Title report
or grant deed)
• Survey tie sheets
• Receipt of payment. See Appendix
for the current fee schedule.
2.3.4
Determine Feasibility
of Vacation
Within 5 days of determining that
the application is complete and
fees have been paid, PW shall
perform a site visit and determine
if the vacation is feasible along
with any applicable conditions.
2.3.5
Distribute Notifications
After an application is deemed
feasible, PW sends to interested
parties:
• All property owners abutting the
ROW to be vacated
• Property owners affected by the
ROW to be vacated (typically 1
block radius)
• Any utilities being affected
• City Surveyor
• City Traffic Engineer
• ROW Team
• Fire Department
• Police Department
• Energy Resources Department
• Water Department
• Planning and Zoning Bureau
• Building and Safety Bureau
PW drafts a simple sketch and
sends to the interested parties
along with a notice of intention to
vacate. The notices are distributed
approximately 10 days after the
vacation is determined to be
feasible.
TIP:
This meeting could coincide
with the pre-application
meeting as part of the
SPR process.
TIPS:
1. The application, and
documents can be
submitted electronically.
2. Receipt of payment shall
be delivered to PW after
payment to avoid delays in
processing.
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2.3.6
Interested Party Review
Interested parties are requested
to provide any comments or
concerns within 20 days. PW
performs an inspection of the
area and compiles all comments
and conditions, and sends to the
applicant. In total this step shall
take approximately 30 days.
TIP:
Bonds and agreements
are required to ensure the
improvements outlined within
the conditions are made.
NOTE: As a part of the successful
vacation, the applicant may be
conditioned to construct public
improvements and provide land
dedications or new easements.
Public improvements may
include curb, gutter, sidewalk,
pavement, driveways, cul-
de-sac, utility relocations,
drainage improvements, and
traffic control signing, striping
and devices. Dedications and
easements may be required to
provide alternative access and
ROW for public improvements.
Other permits and associated
fees may be required.
2.3.7
Resolution of Concerns
The applicant is responsible for the
following:
• Remedying any concerns
received from any of the
interested parties, if applicable.
• Revisions to the legal description
and sketch, if applicable.
• An engineer’s estimate for the
performance, labor and
material bonds.
The applicant shall complete this
step within 6 months or risk the
need of restarting the process.
NOTE: Multiple submittals may
be required before an item is
deemed complete.
2.3.8
General Plan Conformity
Finding by the Planning
Commission
The applicant shall work with
Planning to obtain the GPCF. This
typically happens in conjunction
with project approval as part of
the SPR process. The vacation
process cannot continue moving
forward until this is complete. The
applicant shall provide a copy of
the GPCF to PW. Here is the link
to the General Plan Conformance
Application: http://bit.ly/lb-general-
plan-app
2.3.9
Payment of Final Fee
The applicant shall submit the
following items:
• Confirmation and written proof
that all concerns from interested
parties have been remedied
• Final legal description
• Final stamped and signed sketch
suitable for recordation (wet
signatures)
• Final engineer's estimate for
labor and materials
• Final engineer's estimate for
performance bond
• Copy of GPCF
• Receipt of payment (see
Appendix for the current fee
schedule)
TIPS:
1. Documents can be
submitted electronically.
2. To expedite the PW plan
check process, plans can be
submitted at this point for
permitting.
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2.3.10
Intention to Vacate
Within 3 days of the payment
of final fee and submittal of ALL
documents by the applicant,
PW shall begin to:
1. Draft the bond agreements,
which typically takes 10 days
2. Request the City Attorney to
draft the Resolution of the
Intention to Vacate, which
typically takes 10 days
3. Intention to Vacate to be placed
on the City Council agenda. The
date set is typically 8 weeks
from the date of request.
2.3.11
Applicant Execution of
Bonds and Agreements
and Conditions of
Approval
PW shall provide the final bonds
and agreements/COA to the
applicant for execution. PW shall
provide the tentative date for City
Council action.
NOTE: The executed bonds and
agreements MUST be returned a
minimum of 4 weeks before the
date of City Council action on
the Intention to Vacate.
2.3.12
Resolution of Intention to
Vacate by the City Council
The City Council hears the item
and either approves or denies the
intention to vacate and sets a date
for the public hearing and ordering
of the vacation. This step is
typically complete approximately 8
weeks after the intention to vacate
step above.
2.3.13
Notices
Within 3 days after the resolution
of intention to vacate, PW shall:
1. Provide written notices to the
surrounding property owners/
tenants including a sketch of
the area to be vacated, and date
and time of the public hearing.
2. Post signage at the location of
the site to be vacated including
a sketch of the area to be
vacated, and date and time of
the public hearing.
2.3.14
Public Hearing
Approximately 1 month after the
resolution of intention to vacate, a
public hearing shall be held. Public
comments shall be heard and City
Council shall vote. A positive vote
shall lead to ordering the vacation.
2.3.15 Finalize Documents
Within 3 days of the resolution
ordering the vacation, PW shall
request the following:
1. City Manager to execute the
agreements, which typically
takes 10 days.
2. PW Director to execute the bonds,
which typically takes 10 days.
3. City Clerk to record the
vacation, which typically takes
10 days.
In total, this step should take
approximately 20 days. After
the documents are finalized,
the executed documents shall
be provided to the applicant.
Congrats! You are now ready to
begin the design and plan check
process.
NOTE: A developer can proceed
at risk with the design, ahead
of the resolution ordering the
vacation but cannot obtain a
BAS or PW permit to construct
within the area to be vacated
ahead of the resolution ordering
the vacation.
2.3.16
Completion of
Improvements
Plan check and permitting must
happen before the improvements
can be made. After a vacation has
taken place, the area in question
becomes private property,
therefore BAS plan check and
permitting must take place for
any structures or development
within the area. PW plan check and
permitting must take place for any
adjacent ROW improvements. See
the Plan Check section for details
on this process.
2.3.17
Release of Securities
Once all improvements
conditioned as part of the vacation
have been made, a PW inspection
is conducted. Once all items are
satisfied, the bonds are released
See the Construction section for
details on this process.
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2.4
Subdivision Process
If
NO
REVISIONS
If
REVISIONS
REQUIRED
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
Varies 30-60 Days
1 Day
1 Day
Deemed
COMPLETE
Pre-Application Meeting
COULD COINCIDE WITH SPR INTAKE
See 2.4.2
Assemble Required Docs
See Section 2.4.3 for overview of
requirements
Schedule Pre-Application
Meeting
See Section 2.4.2
START HERE
10
Days
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
APPROVED
Deemed
COMPLETE
If
DENIED
Interested Party Review,
& Comments Provided
to Applicant
See Section 2.4.6
30 Days
Complete Site Plan
Review Process
See Section 2.4.5
See SPR
8 weeks
City Council Action
See Section 2.4.11
1 Days
Finalize Documents
See Section 2.4.12
15 Days
Proceed to Design
and Review
See Chapter 3
City Treasurer/Director
of Development
Services Signs Map
See Section 2.4.10
10 Days
3 Days
3
Days
3 Days
Applicant Addresses All
Concerns + Submits
Final Documents to PW
See Section 2.4.7
MULTIPLE SUBMITTALS MAY BE
REQUIRED
6 Months Max
Draft Agreements +
Request City Council
Agenda Date
See Section 2.4.11
10 Days
Applicant Contacts PZ to
Schedule Intake Meeting
MAY BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SPR APPLICATION
Submit LLA, Lot Merger,
or Tentative Map
1 Day
Applicant Submits
Parcel/Final Map + Fees
to PW for Review
See Section 2.4.5 for application
requirements
Varies ~ 30 days
Applicant Executes
Agreement(s) & Final
Map & Returns to PW
See Section 2.4.9
MIN 4 WEEKS BEFORE CITY
COUNCIL ACTION
10 Days
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
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If
NO
REVISIONS
If
REVISIONS
REQUIRED
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
Varies 30-60 Days
1 Day
1 Day
Deemed
COMPLETE
Pre-Application Meeting
COULD COINCIDE WITH SPR INTAKE
See 2.4.2
Assemble Required Docs
See Section 2.4.3 for overview of
requirements
Schedule Pre-Application
Meeting
See Section 2.4.2
START HERE
10
Days
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
APPROVED
Deemed
COMPLETE
If
DENIED
Interested Party Review,
& Comments Provided
to Applicant
See Section 2.4.6
30 Days
Complete Site Plan
Review Process
See Section 2.4.5
See SPR
8 weeks
City Council Action
See Section 2.4.11
1 Days
Finalize Documents
See Section 2.4.12
15 Days
Proceed to Design
and Review
See Chapter 3
City Treasurer/Director
of Development
Services Signs Map
See Section 2.4.10
10 Days
3 Days
3
Days
3 Days
Applicant Addresses All
Concerns + Submits
Final Documents to PW
See Section 2.4.7
MULTIPLE SUBMITTALS MAY BE
REQUIRED
6 Months Max
Draft Agreements +
Request City Council
Agenda Date
See Section 2.4.11
10 Days
Applicant Contacts PZ to
Schedule Intake Meeting
MAY BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SPR APPLICATION
Submit LLA, Lot Merger,
or Tentative Map
1 Day
Applicant Submits
Parcel/Final Map + Fees
to PW for Review
See Section 2.4.5 for application
requirements
Varies ~ 30 days
Applicant Executes
Agreement(s) & Final
Map & Returns to PW
See Section 2.4.9
MIN 4 WEEKS BEFORE CITY
COUNCIL ACTION
10 Days
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
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2.4.1
Subdivision Overview
Under the provisions of Section
66410 of the Government Code of
the State of California (Map Act);
and Title 20 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Long Beach, anyone
subdividing land in the City of Long
Beach is required to prepare the
following:
• Lot line adjustments (LLA) for
adjustment of lot lines between
2 or more recorded lots –
Submit to PZ
• Lot mergers for merging
existing recorded lots into larger
lots – Submit to PZ
• A tentative map for all
subdivisions, cooperatives, and
condominiums – Submit to PZ
• A parcel map for 4 lots or less –
Submit to PW
• A final map for 5 or more units,
cooperatives, or condominiums
– Submit to PW
2.4.2
Pre-Application Meeting
The key to success in processing
any subdivision is proper
preparation and research at the
start. It is strongly recommended
that the applicant schedule an
appointment with PW sta to
discuss the proposed project.
The key issues and questions that
should be addressed are:
• Public vs. Private – What is the
intention of the subdivision?
• Public utilities – Are there
existing overhead and
underground utilities? Can
they be relocated? Where are
the new utilities going? Are
easements required?
• Surface drainage – How
shall existing surface drainage
be effected? How shall the
proposed project address this?
Cross lot drainage is not allowed.
• Access – Shall the subdivision
impact access to adjacent
parcels or right of way? How
does the subdivision affect
services such as emergency
response, refuse collection,
deliveries, and parking?
2.4.3
LLA, Lot Merger,
Tentative Map Intake
An LLA, lot merger or tentative
map are submitted to PZ in
conjunction with the SPR
application.
The applicant shall submit the
following items to the planning
department in addition to those
required for the SPR:
• Tentative Map of the
subdivision/ Lot Line
Adjustment. This MUST include
at a minimum :
» Meet all of the technical
requirements delineated in
the Map Act
» The subdivision map number
must be obtained from the
Los Angeles County Engineer,
900 South Fremont Avenue,
Alhambra, CA 90020 (818-
458-4930)
» Number of units or lots
» Street alignment and
ROW width
» Property rights reservations,
and dedication of any
public easements or other
dedications or conveyances.
» For more information on
the requirements see the
following: http://bit.ly/lb-lot-
enforcement
TIP:
This meeting could coincide
with the pre-application
meeting as part of the SPR
process.
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2.4.4
LLA, Lot Merger,
Tentative Map Review
The review, and processing of the
LLA, lot merger, or tentative map
follows the same track as the SPR
process. See previous section for
more details of the process.
TIP:
The submission may not
happen with the SPR
submission but shall follow
the same steps and process.
2.4.5
Parcel/ Final Map Intake
After the project is approved and
NOFA is received as part of the
SPR process, the applicant can
submit the parcel/ nal map to PW
for review.
The applicant shall submit the
following items:
• Application – See Appendix for
a blank application
• Parcel/ Final Map of the
Subdivision. This MUST include
at a minimum:
» An owner’s statement,
engineer/surveyor’s
statement, notary certificates
for all owner’s signatures, a
soil report and/or geologic
statement, a City Clerk/City
Engineer’s statement and
County Recorders' statement.
2.4.6
Interested Party Review
Within 3 days of intake, PW
distributes the application to
the interested parties for review.
Interested parties are requested
to provide any comments or
concerns within 20 days. PW
then compiles all comments and
conditions, and sends to the
applicant. In total this step shall
take approximately 30 days.
GENERAL –
ALL STAKEHOLDERS
• Conformance with existing
conditions. Site visits are
performed as applicable.
• Conformance with City records
• Consistency with adjacent City/
Private projects
TIPS:
1. Documents can be
submitted electronically.
2. Include all abandonment,
easement, and dedication
requirements on the
map to avoid the need to
process at a later date for
an additional fee.
3. Receipt of payment shall
be dropped off to PW after
payment to avoid delays in
processing
4. While BAS and PW shall
process permits ahead
of parcel/ final map
recordation, a TCO will not
be issued until the parcel/
final map is recorded.
» The map must satisfy all
of the requirements of the
approved Tentative Map
as to the number of units
or lots, lot layout, street
alignment and ROW width,
property rights reservations,
and dedication of any
public easements or other
dedications or conveyances
fully dimensioned.
» The map must include
the names of all streets,
public and private, and all
monumentation required.
» The map must include the
outlines of building(s) (if
applicable) to remain or to
be constructed and their
location in relation to lot lines
and streets. Contours with
intervals not less than five feet
shall be included for sloped
properties.
• An Engineer’s Estimate for
the performance, labor and
materials bonds.
• Confirmation that tax
requirements are satisfied
• Utility Clearance Letters for
any public entity or utility, as
applicable.
• Current Title Report not less
than 90 days old.
• NOFA
• Receipt of Payment
See Appendix for the current fee
schedule.
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The applicant is responsible for
the following:
• Remedying any concerns
received from any of the
interested parties, if applicable.
• Revisions to the map, if
applicable.
• Revisions to the estimate, if
applicable
• Revisions to the bonds, if
applicable
The applicant shall complete this
step within 6 months or risk the
need for restarting the process.
NOTE: Multiple submittals may
be required before an item is
deemed complete.
2.4.8
Document Processing
RIGHT OF WAY REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with Street Master
Plans as defined by the mobility
element http://bit.ly/lb-mobility-
element
• Conformance with existing
easements and agreements that
effect the property.
TIP:
Review title report to ensure
you are not constructing over
encumbered land.
• Conformance with Subdivision
Map Act requirements http://bit.
ly/subdivisionmapact
TRAFFIC REVIEW TEAM
• Review traffic capacity of
adjacent streets
• Conformance with mitigation
measures called for within the
traffic study (if applicable – see
2.2.2 for requirements)
• Conformance of ingress, from
and egress to the adjacent ROW
• Review on site traffic circulation
• Conformance with Bicycle
Master Plan http://bit.ly/lb-
bicycle-master
• Conformance with traffic signal,
and striping standards http://bit.
ly/lb-engineering-standards
• Conformance with mobility
standards http://bit.ly/lb-
mobility-element
CIVIL REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with City Standard
Plans http://bit.ly/lb-engineering-
standards
• Conformance with Pedestrian
Accessibility Guidelines
http://bit.ly/lb-signs-curb-
markings
• Compliance with Storm Drain
Master Plan http://bit.ly/lb-
stormwater-plan AND http://bit.
ly/lb-stormwater-best-practices
• Protection and compatibility of
existing public facilities.
• Conformance with Street Tree
Standards http://bit.ly/lb-street-
trees
SURVEY
• Conformance with surveying
standards
• Accuracy of the map, bearing
points, and monuments
• Protection of monuments
TIP:
Bonds and agreement are
required to ensure the
improvements outlined within
the conditions are made
2.4.7
Resolution of Concerns
NOTE: As a part of the successful
subdivision, the applicant may
be conditioned to construct
public improvements and
provide land dedications or new
easements. Public improvements
may include curb, gutter,
sidewalk, pavement, driveways,
cul-de-sac, utility relocations,
drainage improvements, and
traffic control signing, striping
and devices. Dedications and
easements may be required to
provide alternative access and
ROW for public improvements.
Other permits and associated
fees may be required.
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Within 3 days of all concerns being
addressed, PW shall:
1. Draft the bond agreements.
This typically takes 10 days.
2. Request the subdivision be
placed on the City Council
agenda. The date set is typically
8 weeks from the date of
request.
TIP:
Parcel maps DO NOT require
City Council action unless land
is being conveyed or bonds
and agreements are required.
2.4.9
Applicant Execution of
Bonds and Agreements
and Final Map
PW shall provide the nal bonds
and agreements to the applicant
for execution. The applicant shall
return the following items to
nalize the City Council date:
• Executed bonds
• Executed agreements
• Final stamped and signed mylar
subdivision map
NOTE: The executed bonds and
agreements MUST be returned a
minimum of 4 weeks before the
date of City Council action.
2.4.10
Map Signatures
PW routes the map to the City
Treasurer and Director of DV to
obtain signatures .
TIP:
Make sure tax requirements
are satisfied to ensure the City
Treasurer shall sign the map
when presented.
2.4.11
City Council Action
The City Council hears the item
and either approves or denies the
subdivision. This step is typically
complete approximately 8 weeks
after the document processing
step above. If approved, the
process continues. If denied,
the process shall return to the
resolution of concerns step.
2.4.12
Finalize Documents
Within 3 days of city council action,
PW shall request the following:
1. City Attorney approve the
agreement as to form.
2. City Manager to execute the
agreements.
3. City Engineer to execute the
map.
4. Director of PW to execute the
bonds.
5. Director of PW to execute the
map.
6. City Clerk to record the map.
Typically, the process to obtain all
signatures and approvals takes
15 days.
After the documents are nalized,
the executed documents shall
be provided to the applicant.
Congrats! You are now ready to
begin the design and plan check
process.
2.4.13
Completion of
Improvements
Plan check and permitting must
happen before the improvements
can be made. BAS plan check and
permitting must take place for
any structures or development
within the private property. PW
plan check and permitting must
take place for any adjacent ROW
improvements. See the Plan Check
section for details on this process.
2.4.14
Release of securities
Once all improvements
conditioned as part of the
subdivision have been made, a PW
inspection is conducted and once
all items are satised, the bonds
are released. See the Construction
section for details on this process.
3
Design and
Review Process
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3.1
Overview
There are many parameters
and stakeholders for any given
project. Each project has its own
requirements and processes to
complete the design and review
process. While many of the steps
and processes for a typical project
are outlined within, there may
be requirements and/or steps
above and beyond those listed
here. It is important to keep an
open dialogue with the Private
Development Group and PW plan
checker to ensure your project is
not skipping any key milestones.
This section will review the process
for easements, dedications, grants
of easements, and quit claims that
may have been conditioned for a
project or required by some other
means. The section then outlines
the difference between minor and
major improvements and the plan
check associated with each.
NOTE: All franchise/master
license agreements shall be in
place prior to plan check and
permitting.
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3.2
Easements, Dedications, Grant of Easements,
& Quit Claims
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
30 Days
Interested Party Review,
Comments Provided to
Applicant
See 3.2.3
Application Submitted
See Section 3.2.2
START HERE
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
DENIED
Deemed
COMPLETE
If
NO REVISIONS
REQUIRED
If
REVISIONS
REQUIRED
Applicant Addresses
Comments + Resubmits
MULTIPLE SUBMITTALS
MAY BE REQUIRED
See Section 3.2.4
6 Months Max
3 Days
3 Days
Draft Documents + Set
City Council Date
See Section 3.2.5
10 Days
Applicant Executes +
Returns Documents
See Section 3.2.6
15 Days
Finalize Documents
See Section 3.2.8
10 Days
or
County Recordation
See Section 3.2.9
City Council Action
See Section 3.2.7
8 weeks
Minimum
4 weeks
10 Days
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
If
APPROVED
3 Days
1 Day
Determine if Application
is Complete
3 Days
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APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
30 Days
Interested Party Review,
Comments Provided to
Applicant
See 3.2.3
Application Submitted
See Section 3.2.2
START HERE
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
DENIED
Deemed
COMPLETE
If
NO REVISIONS
REQUIRED
If
REVISIONS
REQUIRED
Applicant Addresses
Comments + Resubmits
MULTIPLE SUBMITTALS
MAY BE REQUIRED
See Section 3.2.4
6 Months Max
3 Days
3 Days
Draft Documents + Set
City Council Date
See Section 3.2.5
10 Days
Applicant Executes +
Returns Documents
See Section 3.2.6
15 Days
Finalize Documents
See Section 3.2.8
10 Days
or
County Recordation
See Section 3.2.9
City Council Action
See Section 3.2.7
8 weeks
Minimum
4 weeks
10 Days
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
If
APPROVED
3 Days
1 Day
Determine if Application
is Complete
3 Days
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3.2.1
Overview
Often during the SPR process, a
project is conditioned to provide
an easement, or a dedication.
There are other projects where the
City must grant an easement for
access or other purposes.
TIPS:
1. If a dedication or easement
has already been included
within a subdivision map,
no further review or fees
are required.
2. If special circumstances
exist, the City may
consider an irrevocable
offer to dedicate in lieu
of a dedication, but this
requires the same fee and
steps as outlined below.
Quit claims are required when a
project is removing or relocating
an existing easement.
NOTE:
1. Prior to submitting an
application for a quit claim,
the use of the easement must
no longer be required (i.e.
all utilities must be removed
and/ or alternate access
routes provided). Often times
this requires a new easement,
and construction work
before the Quit Claim can be
finalized.
2. A permit to build over an
easement shall not be issued
until a quit claim has been
completed and recorded.
While each of these instruments
have a clear purpose and
perform different tasks, the
process for each is nearly
identical. Therefore, for purposes
of this guideline we have
grouped together. Where the
process deviates, specific call
outs are provided.
3.2.2
Application Intake
The applicant shall submit the
following items:
• Application – See Section 6.0 for
a blank application
• Legal description and sketch
prepared by a Licensed Surveyor
including but not limited to:
» The block that the project
lies within should be shown
in its entirety, labeling the
surrounding streets.
» Dimension the property in its
entirety, and identified by lot,
block and tract.
» Fully dimension the area in
question.
» Shade or texture the area and
identify pattern with legend.
» Label existing and proposed
property lines.
» The adjacent streets and/or
alley to be widened should
be shown fully dimensioned
with existing width, and the
width after the dedication
(dedication only).
• Current Title Report not less
than 90 days old.
• Categorical exemption or
environmental review PZ.
• NOFA (if project went through
the SPR Site Plan Review
process).
• Articles of Incorporation (For
LLC ONLY).
• Confirmation letter from
easement grantor that the
easement is no longer required
(required for quit claim only).
• Copy of the easement to be
quitclaimed (quit claim only).
TIPS:
1. All items with exception
of the payment can be
submitted electronically.
2. Receipt of payment shall
be delivered to PW after
payment to avoid delays in
processing.
3. While BAS and PW shall
process permits ahead
of easements/dedication
recordation, a TCO will
not be issued until the
easement/dedication are
recorded.
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3.2.3
Interested Party Review
Within 3 days of intake, PW
distributes the application to
the interested parties for review.
Interested parties are requested
to provide any comments or
concerns within 20 days. PW
then compiles all comments and
conditions, and sends to the
applicant. In total this step shall
take approximately 30 days.
GENERAL – ALL
STAKEHOLDERS
• Conformance with existing
conditions. Site visits are
performed as applicable.
• Conformance with City records
• Consistency with adjacent City/
Private projects
ROW REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with existing
easements and agreements that
effect the property
• Conformance with Subdivision
Map Act requirements http://bit.
ly/subdivisionmapact
SURVEY
• Conformance with surveying
standards
• Accuracy of the map, bearing
points and monuments
• Protection of monuments
3.2.4
Resolution of Concerns
The applicant is responsible for the
following:
• Remedying any concerns
received from any of the
interested parties, if applicable.
• Revisions to the legal
description, if applicable.
• Revisions to the sketch, if
applicable.
The applicant shall complete this
step within 6 months or risk the
need of restarting the process.
NOTE: Multiple submittals may
be required before an item is
deemed complete.
3.2.5
Document Processing
Within 3 days of all concerns being
addressed, PW:
1. Request the City Attorney to
draft the applicable document.
This typically takes 10 days.
2. The request is placed on the
City Council agenda. The date
set is typically 8 weeks from the
date of request.
3.2.6
Applicant Execution of
Agreements
PW shall provide the document to
the applicant for execution. The
applicant shall return the following
items to finalize the City Council
date:
• Executed documents
• Final legal description
• Final stamped and signed sketch
suitable for recordation
NOTE: The executed documents
MUST be returned a minimum
of 4 weeks before the date of
City Council action.
3.2.7
City Council Action
The City Council hears the item
and either approves or denies
the request. This step is typically
complete approximately 8 weeks
after the document processing
step above. If approved, the
process continues. If denied,
the process shall return to the
resolution of concerns step.
3.2.8
Finalize Documents
Within 3 days of City Council
action, PW shall request the
following:
1. City Attorney approve the
document as to form.
2. Director of PW to execute the
document.
3. City Manager to execute the
document (Grant of easement only).
4. PW to record the document OR
provide to the applicant for
recordation (Grant of easement
or quit claim only).
Typically the process to obtain all
signatures and approvals takes
10 days.
3.2.9
County Recordation
Within 3 days of documents
being finalized, PW shall send
the document to the county for
recordation. Typically the process
to record takes 10 days. The county
requires that the developer record
quit claim documents, therefore
PW will provide to the developer for
recordation once finalized.
After the documents are recorded,
the executed documents shall
be provided to the applicant.
Congrats! The process is complete.
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3.3
Plan Check
If
APPROVED
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
Applicant Contacts PW to
Schedule Pre-Plan Check
Meeting
REQUIRED IF PROJECT >$1M IN
ROW IMPROVEMENTS
See Section 3.3.2
START HERE
IF MINOR
IF MAJOR
Deemed
COMPLETE
If
NO REVISIONS
Deemed
COMPLETE
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
DENIED
If
REVISIONS
Issue Permit
See Section 3.3.9
Typically
Same Day
PW Counter Staff
Review
See Section 3.3.8
Typically Same Day
Determine if
Complete
3 days
Schedule City Council
Date, Draft Agreement
See Section 3.3.15
5 Days
Applicant Executes and
Returns Agreement
See Section 3.3.15
15 Days
City Council Action
See Section 3.3.16
Finalize Documents
See Section 3.3.17
15 Days
Issue Permit
See Section 3.3.21
Preconstruction Meeting
OPTIONAL UNLESS OVER $1M IN
OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
See Section 3.3.20
10 Days
Applicant Pays
Inspections Fees and
Addresses Any
Outstanding Items.
See Section 3.3.21
15 Days
Applicant Submits
Application + Fees
See Section 3.3.10
1 Day
Interested Parties,
Review
See Section 3.3.13
20 Days
Applicant Submits
Application + Fees
See Section 3.3.4
1 Day
30-60 Days
Determine if Project is
Minor or Major
See Section 3.3.3
8 weeks
Minimum
4 weeks
DETERMINED
MAJOR
IF
APPEALED
NOT
APPEALED
IF
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION IS
REQUIRED
IF
WTF
TIER B
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
Plan Check Certification
Letter Sent
See Section 3.3.19
5 Days
Public Notices
See Section 3.3.18
10 Days
1 Day
1 Day
Applicant Addresses
Comments
MULTIPLE SUMITTALS MAY
BE REQUIRED
See Section 3.3.14
60 Days max
• Major revisions include:
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If
APPROVED
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
Applicant Contacts PW to
Schedule Pre-Plan Check
Meeting
REQUIRED IF PROJECT >$1M IN
ROW IMPROVEMENTS
See Section 3.3.2
START HERE
IF MINOR
IF MAJOR
Deemed
COMPLETE
If
NO REVISIONS
Deemed
COMPLETE
Deemed
INCOMPLETE
If
DENIED
If
REVISIONS
Issue Permit
See Section 3.3.9
Typically
Same Day
PW Counter Staff
Review
See Section 3.3.8
Typically Same Day
Determine if
Complete
3 days
Schedule City Council
Date, Draft Agreement
See Section 3.3.15
5 Days
Applicant Executes and
Returns Agreement
See Section 3.3.15
15 Days
City Council Action
See Section 3.3.16
Finalize Documents
See Section 3.3.17
15 Days
Issue Permit
See Section 3.3.21
Preconstruction Meeting
OPTIONAL UNLESS OVER $1M IN
OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
See Section 3.3.20
10 Days
Applicant Pays
Inspections Fees and
Addresses Any
Outstanding Items.
See Section 3.3.21
15 Days
Applicant Submits
Application + Fees
See Section 3.3.10
1 Day
Interested Parties,
Review
See Section 3.3.13
20 Days
Applicant Submits
Application + Fees
See Section 3.3.4
1 Day
30-60 Days
Determine if Project is
Minor or Major
See Section 3.3.3
8 weeks
Minimum
4 weeks
DETERMINED
MAJOR
IF
APPEALED
NOT
APPEALED
IF
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION IS
REQUIRED
IF
WTF
TIER B
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
Plan Check Certification
Letter Sent
See Section 3.3.19
5 Days
Public Notices
See Section 3.3.18
10 Days
1 Day
1 Day
Applicant Addresses
Comments
MULTIPLE SUMITTALS MAY
BE REQUIRED
See Section 3.3.14
60 Days max
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3.3.1
Overview
Upon approval of the proposed
development project, an applicant
can prepare project plans and
specifications for plan check
submittals to DV (private property)
and PW (ROW). Generally speaking,
DV is responsible for plan checking
projects on-site (i.e. within the PL)
while PW is responsible for plan
checking projects within the ROW
(i.e. outside the PL). Ideally, the
plan check process for both DV and
PW improvements would happen
simultaneously in order to expedite
resolution of any concerns. These
reviews are sometimes decoupled
to allow for expedited permitting
or other reasons.
PW is responsible for plan check
within a public park unless the
project is a building. BAS is
responsible for plan check of
private parks and buildings within
public parks.
An Easement is not required
for Charter/Spectrum to install
and maintain communication
lines in the public ROW. All
installations of conduits, ducts,
tunnels, poles, pole lines, cables,
wires, vaults, traps, manholes,
appliances, attachments and
appurtenances used for the
purpose of the transmission,
transportation or conveyance of
any liquid or gaseous substance,
steam air, electrical energy, or
for communication purposes,
are Franchise Pipelines.
Permitting and Installation of
Franchise Pipelines are subject
to Long Beach Municipal Code
Chapter 15.44. To apply for
Franchise Pipeline Permits, or for
information regarding installing
communication lines in the public
ROW, please contact Roger Udabe,
(562) 570-6530, roger.udabe@
longbeach.gov.
The City provides various
permitting processes to
accommodate beneficial amenities
in the public ROW such as sidewalk
dining, parklets, benches, public
art and traffic signal cabinet art.
These permitted uses within the
public ROW may be a part of a
proposed private development
project or as a “stand alone”
improvement. Either way, PW
will circulate to the applicable
stakeholders for review and
comment.
It is important to determine
upfront if you have any work within
the ROW. BAS will want to see PW
approval ahead of submission
for BAS permitting. Common
examples include:
• Awnings, canopies or other
projections into the ROW
• Doors, gates, or other items that
swing into the ROW (not allowed)
• Staging and/or construction
fencing within the ROW
3.3.2
Pre-Plan Check Meeting
For large projects that require
over $1M in ROW improvements,
a PW pre-plan check meeting is
required. The meeting shall be
held at approximately 50-75% CD
complete. For all other projects a
pre-plan check is recommended
to ensure that the PW plan check
process is as effective as possible
but not required. This includes
projects when the following apply:
• Significant offsite improvements
• Utility tie in/relocation within the
ROW
• Changes to drainage patterns
• Temporary obstruction (more
than 30 days) of traffic (vehicles
or bicycle)
• Temporary obstruction (more
than 30 days) of pedestrian
access
• Reconfiguration of street
striping
• If there is confusion as to
whether your project is a minor
or major improvement
TIP: Bring a design phase
schedule to review feasibility
of anticipated timing
3.3.3
Determine if Minor
OR Major
There are two categories of Public
Works (PW) Permits,
• Minor improvements – This
includes work that does not
substantially change the
ROW AND does not require
engineered design. This
work shall conform to City
Standard Plans http://bit.ly/
lb-engineering-standards and
can typically, but NOT always,
be issued with same day service
during business hours at the PW
permit center.
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NOTE:
1. Traffic control, if required,
shall be in conformance
with the latest edition of the
Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD)
W.A.T.C.H. Manual or city
standards.
2. The order of preference
is City Standard Plans –
Standard Plans for Public
Construction & Greenbook
Specifications – LA County
Standard Plans – Caltrans
Standard Plans. Deviations
from the City Standard Plans
and/or Standard Plans for
Public Construction shall
require a complete review as
outlined below in the major
improvements section.
3. All civil drawings should
be a minimum of 1 to 20
engineering scale.
4. All traffic control plans should
be a minimum of 1 to 40
engineering scale.
5. Plan template.
Minor Improvements
(Temporary Occupancy
Permit) - Typical minor
improvements include the
following projects when in
conformance with the standard
plans as noted:
• Replacement of existing
residential driveway - City
Standard Plan
• Closure of residential driveway -
City Standard Plan
• Installation of ADA ramp - City
Standard Plan
• Replacement of curb and gutter
less than 50 linear feet - City
Standard Plan
• Replacement or Installation of
sidewalk - Standard Plan for
Public Construction
• Install, remove & trim of street
trees/ parkway landscaping
Muni Code
• Installation of mailboxes, news
racks, & benches - City Standard
Plan
• Other items listed on latest
application
Major improvements – Typical
major improvements include but
are NOT limited to the following
projects:
• All work above and beyond
the limitations of a minor
improvement.
• An otherwise minor
improvement that deviates from
the Standard Plans.
• Off Site Improvements for a
project that went through SPR
Process.
• Work that requires excavation
or occupancy within the public
ROW.
• Work that requires connection
to the storm drain system.
• Installation of objects within the
ROW (art, wireless small cell, etc.)
• PWOP
• Temporary Street Occupancy
permits (i.e. staging).
• All other improvement or
projects as listed on the latest
PW application.
• Monitoring wells
NOTE:
1. Contact Long Beach Water
for replacement or repair of
water or sewer lines
2. Contact the proper utility
(SCE, Energy Resources,
Verizon, Frontier, etc.) for
repair or replacement of
underground utilities
3.3.4
Minor Improvement
Intake
If your project is a minor
improvement, continue with the
following steps. If your project is
considered a major improvement,
skip to 3.3.10 for major
improvements.
The applicant shall submit the items
as noted on the current application.
See Appendix for a blank application
and the requirements for a specific
project type.
TIP: Drawing(s) MUST comply
with the design guideline
to be considered a minor
improvement
3.3.5
Minor Improvement
Intake – Electronic
(Preferred)
All items except for the payment,
can be submitted electronically.
Submit all required items as
outlined within the application
to the e-mail address on the
application. For submittal of files
larger than 20MB, the applicant
shall work with the city to provide
a download link, and/or bring
in a USB drive with all files. All
files must all be in PDF format,
flattened, and to scale.
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3.3.6
Minor Improvement
Intake – Hardcopy
(Optional)
Submit one hardcopy of
documents to the permit center
for processing.
3.3.7
Minor Improvement -
Pay Fees
The PW counter staff shall instruct
the applicant to pay then deliver
a receipt of payment to the PW
counter for permit processing.
3.3.8
Minor Improvement -
Interested Party Review
Generally, the PW counter staff
shall be able to address any
review items and clarify with
the applicant. If needed, the PW
counter staff shall pull in available
resources to consult with the
applicant in an effort to resolve
the issue.
NOTE: The PW counter staff may
determine that the project is
NOT a minor improvement and
shall require a full submittal
as outlined within the major
improvement section.
3.3.9
Minor Improvement -
Document Processing
If all information is complete and
there are no outstanding items or
concerns, the permit shall typically
be issued the same day.
*NOTE: Permits can only be
issued over the counter if the
contractor is already in the City's
database. If they are not, there is
a 10 day approval period.
3.3.10
Major Improvement
Intake
If your project is a major
improvement, continue with
the following steps. If your
project is considered a minor
improvement, go back to 3.3.4 for
the applicable process or skip to
the Construction section of the
guidebook.
The applicant shall submit the
items as noted on the application.
See Appendix for a blank
application and the requirements
for a specific project type.
TIPS:
1. Bonds and agreements
are required to ensure the
improvements outlined
within the conditions are
made.
2. The more complete your
plan submittal, the faster
it shall proceed though
the PW review process.
Incomplete plans and
missing information shall
stall the PW review process
and add to the total review
time needed.
3. To expedite review, it
is recommended that
the developer propose
alternatives to mitigate any
impacts to the surrounding
area. For example, if
proposing to utilize current
parking for construction
activities, provide additional
parking in the area.
4. All items except the
payment can be submitted
electronically.
5. Submit all required
easements, grants of
NOTE: The City strongly
recommends that applicants
submit all items noted on the
application during the PW
plan check process. Deferred
submittal may delay issuance
of PW or building permits at
construction.
NOTE: If an applicant is required
to complete an IMA but wishes
to use a document other than
the template found in the
Appendix, City Council approval
and therefore additional time
is required.
3.3.11
Major Improvement
Intake – Electronic
(Required)
Electronic Submission – The City
has an electronic submittal and
plan check (EPC) process in place
and is administered by BAS. The
required items for PW review can
be submitted in conjunction with
the submission for BAS review.
Upon request by the applicant
BAS will distribute to PW as
part of the project. BAS will then
distribute to PW as part of the
project stakeholder review. See
the below link for details of the
EPC process. Additionally, the
required items for PW review can
be submitted via e-mail at PW-
PrivateDevelopment@longbeach.
gov. For submittal of files larger
than 20MB the applicant shall work
with the city to provide a download
easements, dedications,
and quit claims, ahead of
OR at the same time as plan
check intake to ensure your
permit is not held up.
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TIPS:
1. Start by reviewing the
Electronic Plan Review
Document Submittal
Guidelines to prepare your
files for submittal.
2. Submit your plan check
files to the City of Long
Beach via email, or through
a prearranged Long Beach
ShareFile Site as indicated
in the guideline reference
previously.
NOTE:
1. This is separate from the
required submittal for BAS.
2. All grading submission must
be submitted to both BAS
and PW
3. The submission must comply
with all project specific
conditions of approval (if
applicable)
3.3.12
Major Improvement
Pay Fees
Within 3 days of receipt of the
materials, a plan check fee shall
be assessed. The applicant is
responsible for paying the fee.
Payment can be made in person at
City Hall either by cash or check.
A copy of the receipt of payment
MUST be provided to PW to
proceed with the plan check.
3.3.13
Major Improvement
Interested Party Review
Interested parties are requested
to provide any comments or
concerns within 15 days. PW
compiles all comments, and either
sends to BAS to be compiled
with other department review
comments OR directly to the
applicant electronically. In total,
this step shall take approximately
20 days. The following groups
review the plans:
GENERAL – ALL GROUPS
• Conformance with existing
conditions. Site visits are
performed as applicable.
• Conformance with City records
• Consistency with adjacent City/
Private projects
RIGHT OF WAY REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with conditions
of approval related to: mapping,
vacations. easements,
dedications, etc.
• Conformance with IMA’s
standards
• Certificate of insurance is
complete and up to date
TRAFFIC REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with conditions of
approval related to traffic
• Consistency with mitigation
measures called for within the
traffic study
• Conformance with standards for
ingress from and egress to the
adjacent ROW
• Conformance with on-site traffic
circulation standards
• Conformance with traffic signal
and striping standards http://bit.
ly/lb-signs-curb-markings
• Conformance with traffic control
standards http://bit.ly/lb-
engineering-standards
CIVIL REVIEW TEAM
• Conformance with conditions of
approval related to engineering
and design
• Conformance with City
standard plans http://bit.ly/lb-
engineering-standards
• Conformance with Pedestrian
Accessibility Guidelines
• Conformance with Storm Drain
Master Plan http://bit.ly/lb-
stormwater-plan AND http://bit.
ly/lb-stormwater-best-practices
• Conformance with and
protection of existing public
facilities
NOTE:
1. We recommend dropping off
the receipt during the same
trip to City Hall.
link, and/or bring in a USB drive
with all files. Files must all be in
PDF format, flattened, and to scale.
http://bit.ly/lb-eplan-check
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CONTACTS AND AGREEMENTS
• Conformance with franchise
agreements, master license
agreements, and installation
and maintenance agreements
• Conformance with other
agreements or standards as
applicable.
UTILITY PROVIDERS
• Conformance with protection of
general public standards.
• Conformance with Street Tree
Standards http://bit.ly/lb-street-
trees
• Coordination with Long Beach
Transit as applicable.
• Coordination with Long Beach
Water and Energy Resources
departments as applicable.
• Assist with coordination of
interested agencies or utility
companies* (e.g. Caltrans, MTA,
LA Flood Control, SCE, or City
Light and Power)
*Applicant is responsible for
coordination with other utilities
and public agencies.
• Conformance with City
standards related to excavation
within the ROW.
• Conformance with street
moratorium standards
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
• Constructibility
• Staging Plan
• Requirements for a
preconstruction meeting
STREET TREES/ ARBORIST
• Conformance with parkway
landscape/ planting standards
• Calculate tree removal fees
SURVEY (AS APPLICABLE)
• Conformance with surveying
standards
• Protection of monuments
PARKS RECREATION & MARINE
• Conformance with parks
standards
BUILDING AND SAFETY
(AS APPLICABLE)
• Conformance with emergency
access standards
• Conformance with occupancy
count standards
• Other expert advice on an as
needed basis
PLANNING (FOR PWOP’S)
• Conformance with general plan
standards
POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Conformance with health and
safety standards
3.3.14
Major Improvement
Resolution of Concerns
The applicant is responsible for the
following:
• Remedying any concerns
received from any of the
interested parties during the
plan check process.
The applicant shall complete this
step within 60 days or risk the
need for restarting the process.
NOTE: Multiple submittals may
be required before an item is
deemed complete.
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3.3.15
Major Improvement
Applicant Execution of
Agreement
If City Council action is required,
within 3 days of all concerns being
addressed to PW Requests the City
Attorney drafts the agreement.
This typically takes 5 days.
PW shall provide the document to
the applicant for execution. The
applicant shall return the following
items to finalize the City Council
date:
• Executed documents
The request is placed on the City
Council agenda. The date for City
Council to hear the item is typically
8 weeks from the date of request.
3.3.16
Major Improvement City
Council Action
The City Council hears the item
and either denies or approves
the request. This step is typically
complete approximately 8 weeks
after the executed document is
received. If approved, the process
continues. If denied, the process
shall return to the resolution of
concerns step.
3.3.17
Major Improvement
Finalize Documents
Within 3 days of City Council
action, PW shall request:
1. City Attorney approve the
document as to form.
2. City Manager/PW Director to
execute the document.
Typically, the process to obtain all
signatures and approvals takes
15 days.
An IMA, does not require City
Council approval. The Director of
PW executes the IMA. This typically
takes 5 days.
After the documents are finalized,
the executed documents shall be
provided to the applicant.
3.3.18
Public Notices
(WTF Tier B ONLY)
Within 3 days of resolution of all
concerns and approval of the
application, PW shall:
1. Provide written notices to the
adjacent property owners/
tenants
2. Post signage at the location of
the site
The public has 10 days to submit
an appeal notice. If an appeal is
filed, return to the Section 3.3.14.
If no appeals have been filed,
a permit can be issued within
2 days of the appeal period
expiration. In total, this step
should take 15 days unless an
appeal is filed.
3.3.19
Major Plan Check
Certification Letter
Within 3 days of all concerns being
addressed:
• A PW plan check certification
letter is processed (which
includes the inspection fee and
any outstanding items needed
to obtain the permit)
3.3.20
Major Improvement
Preconstruction Meeting
The applicant along with the
contractor performing any major
improvement is required to
attend a PW pre-construction
meeting at City Hall if the value
of the ROW improvements are
over $1M. For project under $1M,
a preconstruction meeting may
be required and if so, shall be
included as part of the PW plan
check review comments and/or
certification letter. The applicant
shall bring the following to the
meeting:
• A final approved copy of all
approved documents" and
remove "submitted for review
and approval
• The PW construction inspection
fee as noted within the PW plan
check certification letter/ e-mail.
• Any other items noted within the
certification letter
NOTE: The executed documents
MUST be returned a minimum
of 4 weeks before the date of
City Council action.
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TIP:
For projects under $1M
the fee is typically 10.6% of
the construction valuation
but does vary based on the
complexity and anticipated
duration of your project.
• Construction schedule AND
phasing plan showing the
duration of all off site impacts
TIP:
Make sure that your
contractor’s license and
insurance is on file and up
to date ahead of the PW
pre-con meeting. It takes
approximately 2 weeks for risk
management to review and
update the system.
NOTE: If any deferred submittals
are still outstanding at the
pre-con meeting, the permit
shall not be issued and a 2nd
preconstruction meeting may
be required.
3.3.20.1
MINIMUM AGENDA ITEMS:
• Status of fee payments
• Status of all permits,
agreements, or other items
underway
• Construction schedule and
phasing
• The Long Beach Grand Prix
occurs on the 3rd weekend of
April each year. No work within
the ROW is allowed within
the area south of 7th street
between the 710 Freeway and
Alamitos Ave.
• Off-site impacts and mitigation
efforts
• Working hours for major
arterials – 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Inspection requirements – 48
hour notice
• Submittal requirements
• Contact information
• Construction fencing and the
graphic guideline standards
• List of construction standards
The contractor shall be
responsible for and distribute
meeting minutes within 5 days of
the preconstruction meeting.
3.3.21
Major Improvement
Permit Issuance
Following a successful
preconstruction meeting and
payment of all fees, the PW
permit(s) shall be issued and
construction can begin.
NOTE:
1. The PW permit may be
revoked if work does not
begin within 60 days after
issuance or as stated on the
permit, whichever is sooner.
2. Make sure to read the permit
as there are requirements
noted which are not included
within this document but
imperative to the successful
completion of your project.
3. Failure to comply with permit
guidelines shall result in an
administration citation.
4. A permit will not be
issued unless all required
applications for easements,
grants of easements,
dedications, or quit claims
have been submitted.
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Construction
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4.1
Overview
Upon issuance of a PW Permit,
the applicant may begin the actual
construction. PW inspectors
visit or monitor the site regularly
throughout construction. They
are separate from the BAS and
FD inspectors and are looking
for compliance with ROW
improvements and installations.
This includes but is not limited to:
• Pedestrian protection or
canopies within the ROW
• Staging in the ROW
• ROW closures due to deliveries
or other construction related
activities
• Damage to ROW
• Quality of work within the ROW
4.2
Inspections
PW inspectors assigned to the
project will verify that work within
the ROW is in conformance with
the approved plans. The type of
inspections required for a project
shall be discussed during the
preconstruction meeting. The
contractor shall be responsible
for calling the PW inspector a
minimum of 48 hours prior to
the requested inspection date to
schedule the inspection.
» Luminaire height revisions
greater than 6"
• Any major revision will require
the PW plan checker to review
prior to any construction of
the revision. The applicant's
engineer must povide revisions
in electronic format and submit
through the City permit process
• The PW plan checker will have
5 days to review the requested
version
• Comments on the revisions shall
be submitted back through the
City permit process
• If there are no comments
the revisions will be stamped
approved and submitted back
through the City permit process
Revisions that are agreed to
shall be included on the red line
drawings.
4.4
Temporary
Certificate of
Occupancy
Upon completion of construction
and prior to issuance of a
temporary certificate of occupancy
(TCO), BAS shall confirm all
outstanding off site improvement
items have been addressed. This
is confirmed by a PW inspector's
sign-off on the improvements.
NOTE: Approval of an IMA or the
providing of a funding grant by
other City departments DOES
NOT constitute approval. All
activities in the ROW MUST have
a valid PW permit.
NOTE:
1. The City is not responsible
for any rework associated
with missed inspections
due to lack of contractor
coordination.
2. Failure to comply with permit
guidelines shall result in an
administration citation.
3. A copy of all approved
documents shall be available.
4.3
Revisions during
Construction
Any changes to the ROW
improvements require approval
and shall be coordinated with
the PW inspector. The design
change should be based on
recommendations made by
the applicant’s engineer. Major
changes shall require approval
by the PW plan checker. The
following should be followed
when a change to approved plans
is requested in the field:
• Minor location adjustments and
traffic setup to be approved by
the field inspector
• Final limits of restoration to be
determined and approved by
the field inspector and noted in
the as-built redlines
• Major revisions include:
» Major location/alignment
revisions
» Material changes
» Structural material and
design changes
» Foundation revisions
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4.5
As Built
Drawings
It is important to complete the
as-built drawings for the offsite
improvements and provide
to the PW inspector assigned
to your project as quickly as
possible.
NOTE: The PW inspector shall
NOT sign off for the BAS CofO
until the ROW as-built drawings
have been received.
4.6
Final
Certificate of
Occupancy
Upon completion of
construction, BAS shall
request confirmation that PW
approves issuing a CofO. PW
shall agree providing that all
off-site improvements have
been completed OR a bond is
in place to complete all off-
site improvements AND all
conditions of approval have
been satisfied. The Private
Development Program Manager
or Project Management Officer
shall provide this confirmation.
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APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
5 Days
Interested Party Review
See Section 4.3
10 Days
Applicant Submits
Drawings for Review
See Section 4.3
Permit Issued
See Chapter 3
START HERE
IF NO PLAN
CHECK
REQUIRED
IF PLAN
CHECK IS
REQUIRED
If
NO MAJOR
OUTSTANDING
ITEMS
If
OUTSTANDING
ITEMS
If
NO REVISIONS
BAS Notifies PW of
Pending TCO Issuance
See Section 4.4
1 Day
Applicant Requests
Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO) from
BAS
See Section 4.4
1 Day
Applicant Submits Bond
Release Materials
See Section 5.1
Final 10% Warranty
Released
See Section 5.1
All On Site and Off Site
Construction Completed
Inspection Request
(48 hours prior)
See Section 4.2
1 Day
Review And Discuss
On Site
See Section 4.3
Same Day
Varies
6 months
Labor and Material
Bonds (Less 10%)
Released (PW)
2ND PHASE
See Section 5.1
6 months
Performance Bonds
Released
1ST PHASE
See Section 5.1
20 Days
BAS Issues TCO
Certificate
2 Days
PW Notifies BAS of Any
Outstanding Issues
See Section 4.4
2 Days
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
2
Days
1 Day
Applicant Requests
Certificate of Occupancy
(CofO)
See Section 4.6
1 Day
BAS Notifies PW of
Pending CofO Issuance
See Section 4.6
1 Day
PW Notifies BAS of Any
Outstanding Issues
See Section 4.6
2 Days
BAS Issues CofO
See Section 4.6
5 Days
Applicant Submits
Renewals
See Section 5.3
Per Agreement
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APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE,
OPTIONAL
APPLICANT RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE
CITY RESPONSIBLE,
MAY NOT BE REQUIRED
5 Days
Interested Party Review
See Section 4.3
10 Days
Applicant Submits
Drawings for Review
See Section 4.3
Permit Issued
See Chapter 3
START HERE
IF NO PLAN
CHECK
REQUIRED
IF PLAN
CHECK IS
REQUIRED
If
NO MAJOR
OUTSTANDING
ITEMS
If
OUTSTANDING
ITEMS
If
NO REVISIONS
BAS Notifies PW of
Pending TCO Issuance
See Section 4.4
1 Day
Applicant Requests
Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO) from
BAS
See Section 4.4
1 Day
Applicant Submits Bond
Release Materials
See Section 5.1
Final 10% Warranty
Released
See Section 5.1
All On Site and Off Site
Construction Completed
Inspection Request
(48 hours prior)
See Section 4.2
1 Day
Review And Discuss
On Site
See Section 4.3
Same Day
Varies
6 months
Labor and Material
Bonds (Less 10%)
Released (PW)
2ND PHASE
See Section 5.1
6 months
Performance Bonds
Released
1ST PHASE
See Section 5.1
20 Days
BAS Issues TCO
Certificate
2 Days
PW Notifies BAS of Any
Outstanding Issues
See Section 4.4
2 Days
PLANNING + ZONING
PUBLIC WORKS
PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
APPLICANT
BUILDING AND SAFETY BUREAU
REVIEW SEQUENCE
2
Days
1 Day
Applicant Requests
Certificate of Occupancy
(CofO)
See Section 4.6
1 Day
BAS Notifies PW of
Pending CofO Issuance
See Section 4.6
1 Day
PW Notifies BAS of Any
Outstanding Issues
See Section 4.6
2 Days
BAS Issues CofO
See Section 4.6
5 Days
Applicant Submits
Renewals
See Section 5.3
Per Agreement
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Post
Construction
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5.1
Release of
Bonds
Once all improvements have
been made, a PW inspection is
conducted and once all items are
satisfied, the bonds are released.
The applicant MUST submit the
following for release of the bonds:
1. Copy of the original executed
bond and agreement.
2. Confirmation from the PW
inspector that all work has been
completed.
3. Submission of as-built drawings.
4. Written request to release the
bonds stating all conditions
have been met.
If all improvements have been
made and everything is in order,
the bonds shall be released in 3
phases:
1. 20 days after completion,
performance bond shall be
released.
2. 6 months after release of
performance bond the labor
and material bond, less 10%, is
authorized to be released.
3. 12 months after release of the
performance bond, the 10%
warranty of work is released.
5.2
Maintenance
Applicant shall maintain the area
for 1 year after being turned over
to the City OR until the termination
of the applicable agreement per
the terms of the agreement.
5.3
Renewals
In some cases, permits/
agreements must be renewed.
Examples include TSO permits
(valid for 90 days) and PWEOP
(renewed annually). During the
renewal process, PW inspection(s)
of the area shall be performed and
any outstanding concerns MUST
be addressed before the permit/
agreement can be renewed. See
the plan check section of the
guideline for more details of the
renewal process.
6
Forms,
Applications,
Guidelines, and
Pertinent Info
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6.1
Contact List
PUBLIC WORKS
Private Development Division
PW-PrivateDevelopment@
longbeach.gov
562-570-6784
Transportation Mobility Bureau
PW-TrafficEng-Mobility@
longbeach.gov
562-570-6331
Construction Management
Division
PW-PermitInspections@longbeach.
gov
562-570-5160
Street Trees/City Arborist
PwStreets@longbeach.gov
562-570-2726
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Bureau
LBDS@longbeach.gov
562-570-6194
Building & Safety Bureau
LBDS@longbeach.gov
562-570-5237
WATER DEPARTMENT
Water-ServiceCounter@lbwater.org
562-570-2419
ENERGY RESOURCES
LbGasDeveloperProjects@
longbeach.gov
562-570-5991
LONG BEACH TRANSIT
Christopher Mackechnie
cmackechnie@lbtransit.com
562-591-2301
CALTRANS
District 7 South Region
310 -342-6161
Fire Department
562-570-2563
SCHOOL ZONES
LBUSD Transportation
sperkins@lbschools.net
562- 426 -6176
LBPD Crossing Guard
cathy.medina@longbeach.gov
562-570-7240
LONG BEACH
CONVENTION CENTER
tmarcoux@longbeachcc.com
562-436-3636
LA COUNTY SANITATION
Margarita Carbrera
mcabrera@lacsd.org
562-908-4288
1955 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
OTHER UTILITIES
Southern California Edison
und@sce.com
562-981-8237
Charter
DL-socal-charter-engineering@
charter.com
310-864-9172
City Light and Power
prw@clpinc.com
562-983-2000
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6.2
Storage
Containers and
Dumpster Bins
6.2.1
Overview
Storage and dumpster bins can
be placed on a public right-of-way
with the condition of acquiring
a permit from the City of Long
Beach. This will be a walk-in type of
permit.
6.2.2
Basic Conditions
1. A permit shall be acquired 72
hours prior to the delivery of
the dumpster or storage bin.
2. Dumpster bin permits have a 7
day duration with a $79 + 6.2%
surcharge fee. An additional
one week can be added until 90
days maximum. Each additional
week is $6.35 Fees may be
subject to change without
notice. Refer to the fee schedule
at bit.ly/lb-fee-schedule.
3. Storage bin permits have a
7 day duration with a $61
per week fee until 90 days
maximum + 6.2% surcharge.
Fees may be subject to change
without notice. Refer to the
fee schedule at bit.ly/lb-fee-
schedule.
4. Parking meter information is
required (meter ID and rate)
when applicable
5. A minimum of 2 city official "No
Parking" Signs are required
depending on the size of the bin,
number of bins, or number of
parking metered stalls the bin will
occupy. Each "No Parking" Sign
is $2.35 each. Refer to the fee
schedule at bit.ly/lb-fee-schedule.
Inquire with Public Works for an
updated vendors list at
(562) 570-6784
6.2.3
Conditions
1. Bin vendor shall be part of the
list of City Approved Vendors
ONLY. These vendors have
insurance documents approved
and vetted by the City. Please
note policy date expirations.
2. Bins shall occupy the nearest
parking lane by the property
(same side of the property).
3. Bins shall not be placed in front
of driveway.
4. Bins can be placed on yellow,
white, and green zones.
5. Bins shall be placed as close to
the curb as possible.
6. Bins shall not be placed in areas
that have red curbs.
7. Bins shall not be placed in a
location that blocks or restricts
access to any driveway or
access point.
8. Bins shall not be placed in a
location that blocks or restricts
vehicular travel lanes, unless the
permit is accompanied by an
approved traffic control plan.
9. Bins shall not be placed in alleys
where safe vehicular travel
would be restricted or reduced.
10. Bins shall not be placed on
a roadway where the overall
roadway width is less than 32
feet.
6.2.4
Additional Information
Required
• Start and end date
• Size of the bin (L x W)
• If potentially parked on a
metered parking space, required
information:
» Parking meter number
» Parking rate
» Hours of operation
6.2.5
No Parking Signs
• City official "No Parking" Signs
shall be posted at the beginning
and end of the restricted space.
• The sign shall indicate:
» Date and time parking will be
restricted in the area
» Permit number
» Emergency contact number of
applicant
» Description (ex: "Bin Permit,"
"Dumpster," "Storage Bin," etc.)
• Signs can be affixed using tape,
twine, or rope (no nails) to sign
poles, sawhorses, traffic control
barrels, or telephone poles only
(no trees)
• Signs shall be erected or posted
72 hours prior to the restricted
time or prior to the start time.
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6.3
Public Works
Fee Schedule
Typically, fees are updated every
year on October 1 to coincide with
the City's fiscal year. Some fees are
updated throughout the year. For
these reasons, fees for similar
permits will change over time and it
is important to check the fee
schedule when planning your
project. For a list of the City of Long
Beach official fee schedule, visit:
http://bit.ly/lb-fee-schedule.
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6.4
Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA)
Guidelines
TRIP GENERATION:
For any development, new
passenger vehicle trips, pass-by
trips and internal capture (if any)
should be estimated using the
rates and methodologies outlined
in ITE Trip Generation Manual,
latest edition. Land-Use code and
rates should be confirmed with
Traffic Engineering.
TIA REQUIREMENT:
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
should be prepared by a
registered Traffic Engineer in the
State of California for every project
generating more than 100 vehicle
trips per day. This requirement can
be waived by City Traffic Engineer
under special situations where
impacts are deemed negligible
or improvements are deemed
infeasible.
TRIP DISTRIBUTION:
Trip distribution pattern should
be provided by the project traffic
engineer and approved by the
Traffic Engineering Division.
Distribution modeling can be
required for larger projects.
STUDY AREA:
Intersections at which the project
contributes a total of 50 or more
trips per peak hour should be
included. Additional intersections
and roadway segments that need
to be analyzed can be added to the
study per City Traffic Engineer’s
recommendation. Locations
identified in the 2010 Congestion
Management Program (CMP)
prepared by Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation
Authority that are impacted by the
project (any level of impact) should
be included in the analysis. Traffic
Engineering should approve Trip
Generation, distribution and study
area before the study is continued.
SURVEYS AND
TRAFFIC COUNTS:
ADTs and Traffic Movement Counts
are needed for roadway segments
and intersections if the available
data is more than 12 months
old, or a major project has been
recently constructed in the vicinity
of the project that could have
changed traffic volumes. If needed,
counts should be conducted on
a non-holiday weekday (Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday) and
for AM and PM peak 2 hour
periods. Mid-day and weekend
analysis can be required. Bicycles
and pedestrian counts can also
be required for some roadway
segments and intersections. The
City can require using PCE factor
for areas with higher truck traffic.
1,600 and 2880 pcphpl should
be used for all through and turn
lanes and for dual turn lanes
respectively. Independent of
phasing, a clearance adjustment
of 0.10 should be added to critical
V/C. The City considers LOS D to
be the upper limit of satisfactory
operations. The City determines
a significant impact has occurred
where project traffic causes an
intersection to deteriorate from
LOS D to LOS E or F, or if the
project traffic causes an increase
in volume-to-capacity ratio of 0.02
or greater when the intersection
is operating at LOS E or F in the
baseline condition. Scenarios that
need to be analyzed include:
• Existing
• Existing + Project
• Project Build-Out Year +
Cumulative Project
• Project Build-Out Year + Project
+ Cumulative Project
Cumulative projects information
shall be provided by Development
Services Department. Growth
rates used for “Project Build-Out”
scenarios should be based on
2010 CMP.
Based on the characteristics of the
project, Traffic Engineering can
request analysis of the following:
• Driveways and site access
evaluations shall usually be
required during Site Plan review
• Geometric design concerns such
as curve radii, sight distances,
turning movement minimums, etc.
• Bicycle and pedestrian activity in
the vicinity of the project
• Safety analysis and collision
history review
• Bus stops and transit operation
(coordination with Long Beach
Transit)
• Construction traffic control and
haul route
• Analysis of other project-specific
or location-specific concerns
can be required by Traffic
Engineering
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6.5
Public Works Application
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I the undersigned declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that I am the owner or authorized representative;
that the information on all plans, drawings, and sketches attached hereto and all the statements and answers contained herein are, in all
respects, are true and correct.
NAME (PRINTED) SIGNATURE DATE
__________________________________________________________________________
Send the complete application and all required submittals via e-mail to PW-PrivateDevelopment@longbeach.gov
OWNER/ PROJECT INFORMATION
This section must be completed for all applications.
PERMIT (OFFICE USE)
NUMBER :
DATE:
PROJECT ADDRESS
PROJECT NAME (IF ANY)
OWNER CONTACT NAME
OWNER EMAIL ADDRESS
BUSINESS ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
FRANCHISE AND/OR MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/ REASON FOR APPLICATION
OWNER'S AGENT INFORMATION
This section must be completed if the applicant is
NOT the owner.
APPLICANT NAME
APPLICANT EMAIL ADDRESS
RELATIONSHIP TO THE OWNER (Must include an authorization letter to act on the owner’s behalf)
(LBMC 14.08.030.B.7)
☐ DESIGNER
☐ OWNER'S AGENT ☐ LESSEE/TENANT ☐ CONTRACTOR ☐
OTHER:
APPLICANT'S BUSINESS NAME/DBA
PHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
BUSINESS NAME
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
This section is required for all work applications except
for mapping/ survey, PWOP renewals or parklet renewals.
STATE LICENSE NUMBER CLASS EXPIRATION DATE
CITY BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER*
EXPIRATION DATE
LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER*
POLICY NUMBER
EXPIRATION DATE
BUSINESS NAME
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
ADDITIONAL CONTACT/SITE CONTACT NAME
PHONE NUMBER
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
☐ Construction schedule
☐ List of subcontractors and applicable contractors license
☐ Contractor's Certificate of Insurance
☐ Completed City Insurance Endorsement Form or Additional Insured Endorsement (CG 20 12 or CG 20 26)
☐ Statement of approximate value for work within the right of way/ park
*NOTE: TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMITS CAN ONLY BE ISSUED OVER THE COUNTER IF THE
CONTRACTORS BUSINESS LICENSE AND INSURANCE IS ALREADY IN THE CITY DATABASE AND
CURRENT. IF NOT, A MINIMUM 10 DAY REVIEW PERIOD IS REQUIRED.
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MAPPING/ SURVEY
Complete this section ONLY IF applying for
mapping/ survey activities noted below.
DESCRIPTION
VACATION PARCEL MAP TRACT MAP LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
EASEMENT GRANT OF EASEMENT DEDICATION QUITCLAIM
RIGHT OF WAY TO BE VACATED: EAST OF AND NORTH OF
AREA IN SQUARE FEET TO BE VACATED (VACATION ONLY)
# OF LOTS (MAPS ONLY)
COMMENTS/REMARKS
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS
Title documents (title report or grant deed) less than 90 days old.
Survey tie sheets (not required for QUITCLAIM)
Articles of incorporation (if LLC)
CEQA categorical exemption or environmental review (can be provided after application submission)
Date Received:
Notice of Final Action (If applicable. Can be provided after application submission) [Application #____________ ]
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A VACATION APPLICATION
Legal description and sketch prepared by a licensed surveyor
Engineer’s estimates for the performance, labor, and materials bonds
Performance, labor, and materials bonds (provided after estimate has been reviewed)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A GRANT
OF EASEMENT, EASEMENT, OR DEDICATION
APPLICATION
Legal description and sketch prepared by a licensed surveyor
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A QUIT CLAIM APPLICATION
Legal description and sketch prepared by a licensed surveyor
Confirmation letter from easement grantor that the easement is no longer required
Copy of the easement to be quit claimed
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A MAP APPLICATION
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
Parcel/ Tract Map on City Template
Engineer’s estimates for the performance, labor, and materials bonds
P
erformance, labor, and materials bonds (provided after estimate has been reviewed)
Confirmation that tax requirements are satisfied
Utility clearance letters for any public entity or utility
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Complete Only the following sections (A-F) that apply to your project. Typically, only a single
section (A-F) needs to be completed.
A – TEMPORARY
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
(Less than 90 days)
Complete this section ONLY IF your project includes minor
occupancy with no intrusion AND City Standard Traffic Control
Plan is applicable. Examples include; utilizing a parking stall
for material deliveries, laydown, storage of equipment, trash
bin, parking of construction vehicles, etc. Minor improvement
work can be completed under this permit as outlined below.
PERMIT TYPE (CHECK AS APPROPRIATE)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARD
Replacement of existing residential driveway
Closure of residential driveway
Installation of ADA ramp
Replacement of curb and gutter less than 50 linear feet
Replacement or Installation of sidewalk less than 50 linear feet
Occupancy of 1-2 parking stalls (trash bin, pod, laydown)
Window Washing
Other activity using non-Arterial ROW for less than 90 days
City Standard Plan
City Standard Plan
City Standard Plan
City Standard Plan
Standard Plan for Public Construction
City Standard Plan
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS
☐ Site plan/ staging drawings identifying total area of ROW being used/ occupied
☐ Photos of existing conditions of the area
☐ Details of the installation/ work being completed
☐ Traffic control drawings per City of Long Beach Standard Traffic Plans
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
B - PUBLIC ART/ OBJECTS
Complete this section if your project includes artwork or
installation of other objects (mailboxes, news racks,
benches, etc.) within the ROW
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
☐ Site plan drawings
☐ Photos of existing conditions of the area
☐ Details of the installation
☐ Renderings of the artwork (if applicable)
☐ Letter of approval from homeowner’s association (HOA) OR community association (If No HOA) (if artwork)
☐ Completed installation and maintenance agreement (IMA)
☐ Articles of incorporation or other means to verify authority to sign IMA.
NOTE: This must match with the information filed with the Secretary of State
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
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C – RIGHT-OF-WAY OCCUPANCY/
EXCAVATION
Complete this section if your project includes any of the following
activities
:
- Occupancy of the ROW for more than 90 days
- Occupancy on an Arterial Street (regardless of duration of work)
- Excavation on private property 3’ or more below grade
- Excavation within the ROW 10” or more below grade
- New or addition to Multifamily or Nonresidential building
- Not required for E-PWOP or F-WTF
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS
☐ Notice of Final Action and Conditions of Approval (if applicable) [Application # __________________________ ]
☐ Drawings clearly identifying total area of ROW being occupied and any meters being impacted
☐ Traffic control drawings (for non-standard plans use 1:40 scale)
☐ Scaffolding plan and engineering calculations (if installed within ROW)
☐ Graphic fence wrap for temporary fencing (if project is longer than 6 months)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY EXCAVATION OR GRADING WORK
☐ Excavation drawings (if excavation is greater than 3’ deep)
☐ Haul route plan (if hauling spoils)
☐ Hydrology report
☐ Dewatering report (if applicable)
☐ Geotechnical report (if applicable)
☐ Shoring plans (if excavation is greater than 5’ deep)
☐ Tie back agreement (if applicable, LBMC 14.08.170)
☐ On-site grading & drainage plan (Applicable to New or Additions on Multifamily Dwellings and Nonresidential
Buildings)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY TRENCHING OR UTILITY WORK
☐ Civil drawings clearly identifying total area (in square feet) of ROW being excavated AND repaired
☐ Approved design/ authorization from applicable utilities (SCE, LBWD, LB Fire, LA County…)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY MONITORING WELL WORK
☐ Health Department well permit
☐ Depth of well details
☐ Security (Cash, bond, CD) in the amount of $5,000 per monitoring well
☐ Completed Installation and Maintenance Agreement (IMA)
☐ California Regional Water Quality Control Board Letter of Approval
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
Applicants often request an Occupancy AND/OR Excavation Permit ahead of the Right of Way Improvement Permit due to
project phasing or other reasons. For this reason, we have separated out the requirements, but an applicant can submit
both at the same time for a single review and permitting process.
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D - RIGHT OF WAY/ PARK
IMPROVEMENT(S)
Complete this section ONLY IF your project includes
right of way improvements. This includes but is not
limited to: paving of streets or alleys, installation of new
driveway, curb, sidewalk, gutter, and/ or storm drains,
upgrades to traffic signals, striping, parkway
improvements etc. This section is not required for
repairs due to utility tie in or monitoring wells.
Applicants often request an Occupancy AND/OR Excavation Permit ahead of the Right of Way Improvement Permit due
to project phasing or other reasons. For this reason, we have separated out the requirements, but an applicant can
submit both at the same time for a single review and permitting process.
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
To expedite review, even if the following items were submitted previously for an excavation permit they MUST be
resubmitted. This ensures that any changes are properly captured and that there is no delay in project review and
permit issuance.
HAS AN OCCUPANCY/ EXCAVATION PERMIT ALREADY BEEN ISSUED?
☐ Yes, and there are no changes to any of the previously approved items
☐ Previous Permit #: _____________________________________
☐ Yes, but there are some changes to the previously approved items
☐ Previous Permit #:
_____________________________________
☐ Submit all applicable documents with revisions clouded
☐ No, a consolidated review and permitting process is requested
☐ Complete the occupancy/ excavation section of this application and include all required submittals
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS
☐ Civil Improvement drawings
☐ Civil Drainage drawings
☐ Precise grading drawings
☐ Striping drawings
☐ Traffic signal drawings
☐ Landscape and irrigation drawings
☐ Arborist report (
if trees are being removed or trimmed)
☐ Engineers estimate for the ROW improvements
☐ Cut sheet or Spec sheet for equipment (if applicable)
☐ Traffic impact analysis (if more than 100 vehicle trips per day)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A PROJECT WITH MATERIALS THAT DEVIATE FROM THE STANDARDS
(Examples: decorative pavers, decorative crosswalk art, or other items noted within the conditions of approval)
☐ Completed installation and maintenance agreement (IMA)
☐ Articles of incorporation or other means to verify authority to sign IMA.
NOTE: This must match with the information filed with the Secretary of State
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
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E - PUBLIC WALKWAYS OCCUPANCY
Complete this section ONLY IF your project includes
sidewalk dining or a parklet
Permit Type:
New
Renewal (No Changes)
Renewal (Minor Modifications)
Change of Ownership
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A NEW APPLICATION
Drawings and specifications as applicable for the improvement
Site plan drawings including all existing items and utilities within right of way clearly identifying area (in square
feet) the total area being occupied
Seating and equipment drawings
Detail drawings/ cut sheet of the barrier/ railing and any equipment stamped by a CA registered engineer
Photos of existing conditions of the area
Renderings of the installation
Landscape and irrigation drawings (if applicable)
Arborist report (if trees are being removed or trimmed)
Completed installation and maintenance agreement (IMA)
Articles of incorporation or other means to verify authority to sign IMA.
NOTE: This must match with the information filed with the Secretary of State
Comprehensive certificate of liability insurance. Liquor liability must be included if serving beer, wine or liquor
Completed City Insurance Endorsement Form
Liquor license. NOTE: extension of premise can be provided after the PWOP is installed (if applicable)
Engineers estimate for the cost of removal of the PWOP
Security Deposit in the amount of the engineers estimate for the cost of removal of the PWOP
California Coastal permit (if within the coastal zone)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A NEW PARKLET APPLICATION
Detail drawings of the platform and barricade stamped by a CA registered engineer
Letter of approval from building owner, homeowners association (HOA) OR community association
Location of relocated parking meters (if applicable)
Traffic control drawings (for non-standard plans use 1:40 scale or 1:60 scale)
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A RENEWAL APPLICATION
Previous permit or agreement
Photos of existing conditions of the area
Detail drawings of any modifications/ changes being requested (if minor modifications)
Comprehensive certificate of liability insurance. Liquor liability must be in
cluded if serving beer, wine or liquor
Completed City Insurance Endorsement Form
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
All items required for a renewal application
Completed installation and maintenance agreement (IMA)
Articles of incorporation or other means to verify authority to sign IMA.
NOTE: This must match with the information filed with the Secretary of State
A letter from the previous owner relinquishing the security deposit to the new owner
OR
Engineers estimate for the cost of removal of the PWOP
Security Deposit in the amount of the engineers estimate for the cost of removal of the PWOP
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
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F – WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
Complete this section ONLY IF your project includes
installation of a wireless telecommunications facility.
(Submit Power and Fiber under Section C)
Type of Permit applying for (select only one):
Tier A (Unprotected) Modification Renewal
#
Pole #
Property Address Adjacent to Installation
GIS Coordinates
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
Items required at time of application submission:
Site plan drawings (LBMC 15.34.030.D.2-3)
Electrical drawings (LBMC 15.34.030.D.11)
Structural drawings/calculations (LBMC 15.34.030.D.10)
Photos of existing conditions of the surrounding area(s) (LBMC 15.34.030.D.5)
Photo simulation of proposed project (LBMC 15.34.030.D.12)
Traffic control drawings (for non-standard plans use 1:40 or 1:60 scale) (LBMC 15.34.030.D.9)
Landscape drawings (if applicable) (LBMC 15.34.030.B.1.b.x.3)
Propagation/Coverage Maps (if denial would cause a “significant coverage gap”) (LBMC 15.34.030.D.6)
CEQA categorical exemption or environmental review (if not covered under blanket exemption)
Approval letter from the Cultural Heritage Commission (if placed on a designated Historic Landmark)
GIS map of the proposed location(s) showing underground conduit runs in shapefile or KMZ file format (LBMC
15.34.030.D.4)
Completed antenna, equipment and site location preference form (see pages 9 & 10) (LBMC 15.34.030.B.1.b.vi)
Items that can be provided after application submission:
Radio frequency engineering report (LBMC 15.34.030.D.7)
Noise analysis (manufacturer's specifications acceptable) (LBMC 15.34.030.D.14)
Construction phasing plan (LBMC 15.34.030.D.15)
Maintenance plan (LBMC 15.34.030.D.9)
Joint pole commission approval letter for wooden poles only (if applicable) (LBMC 15.34.030.B.1.b.ii)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A TIER B (PROTECTED LOCATION) APPLICATION
Letter explaining the installation(s) will not significantly detract from any defining characteristics of the area or the view
corridor (LBMC 1
5.34.020.Z)
Item that can be provided after application submission:
Confirmation of public notification, including notice by mail and notice by posting (required prior to permit issuance)
(LBMC 15.34.030.K.1-3)
FEE (Office Use)
$
6.2% SURCHARGE
$
TOTAL FEE
$
Site Number
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Per LBMC 15.34.030.B.1.b.vi Aesthetic Impacts, all wireless telecommunication facilities shall be designed and located
to elim
inate or substantially reduce their visual and aesthetic impacts upon the surrounding public rights-of-way and
public vantage points. To accomplish this goal, all wireless telecommunication equipment shall be developed with the
intent of locating and designing such facilities in the order of preference (from top to bottom) as outlined below. In
instances where a facility is proposed at a location, or in a manner, that is not the highest preference (top of list), the
applicant shall make a factual showing that ALL higher preferences are infeasible. Attach additional sheets as
necessary.
If applying for more than one facility on a single permit, the antenna, equipment AND site preferences shall be the same
for each location. If they are not the same, a separate application is required.
ALL higher preferences not selected MUST contain a factual statement about infeasibly.
Impact Element
Reason for Infeasibility
Antenna Preferences (check the box of the preference being used)
i.
☐
Existing street light pole (No
infeasibility statement required if
this option is selected)
ii.
☐
Replacement street light pole
iii.
☐
Existing structure other than a
street light pole or utility pole
iv.
☐
New structure other than a
street light pole or utility pole (e.g.,
wireless kiosk)
v.
☐
Existing non-wood utility pole
vi.
☐
New non-wood utility pole
vii.
☐
Existing wood utility pole
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Impact Element
Reason for Infeasibility
Equipment preferences (check the box of the preference being used)
i.
☐
Bundled in an all-in-one equipment
cabinet with the antenna (No infeasibility
statement required if this option is
selected)
ii.
☐
Below-grade equipment
vault, or on a street light or utility pole that
does not place new cabinets or other
above ground furniture, and the power
supply equipment is undergrounded
iii.
☐
Attached to existing power source in
an existing utility box;
iv.
☐
Enclosed at the base of the pole on
which the antenna is proposed for
installation
v.
☐
In an existing ground-mounted (grade-
level) equipment cabinet, with no
expansion or additional cabinets to be
added
vi. ☐ Within a new equipment enclosure 26
mounted at grade.
Impact Element
Reason for Infeasibility
Site Location Preferences (check the box of the preference being used)
i. ☐ Not in a center median, not requiring
removal of parkway trees or landscaping,
and not requiring modifications or
relocation of existing infrastructure
ii.
☐
Requires minor alteration to the
existing public improvements and/or
infrastructure (i.e. reduction of landscape
area)
iii.
☐
Requires significant alteration to the
existing public improvements and/or
infrastructure (i.e. removal of a street tree
or relocation of infrastructure)
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6.6
Graphic Fence Wrap for Temporary
Fencing Standards
Purpose
This guideline outlines
requirements for temporary
fencing on public and private
construction projects. To minimize
the visual impacts of construction
activity, the standards contained
herein are being implemented to
ensure that fencing is aesthetically
pleasing and enhances the
surrounding environment as well
as provide a level of consistency
across the City.
Scope
This fencing guideline is applicable
to all development projects that
go through the SPR process and
receive conditions of approval
from PW and necessitate
temporary construction fencing for
a duration longer than 6 months.
Process
Requirements for visually
appealing fence graphics are being
required as part of the PW SPR
conditions of approval. When a
developer submits plans for SPR,
conditions and requirements
are established for the project.
Within these standard conditions,
PW has developed language
related to temporary fencing. The
requirements read:
Prior to the start of any on-site/off-
site construction, the developer
shall submit a construction
plan for pedestrian protection,
construction area perimeter
fencing with custom-printed
screen(s), street lane closures,
construction staging, shoring
excavations and the routing of
construction vehicles (excavation
hauling, concrete and other
deliveries, etc.).
Developer shall install
FenceScreen.com Custom Printed
Flex Mesh screen(s), Series 311, or
equivalent, fence screening along
the perimeter of the development
site during construction of the
on-site improvements until
final inspection by the City. The
graphics shall depict positive
images of the City or other artistic
concepts. Prior to submitting the
graphic design for printing, the
Developer shall consult with PW to
review and approve.
REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of 40% of fenced
area must contain city images.
• Thumbnails of the city images
are attached for your reference.
High resolution images are
available upon request. Please
contact Laura Amezcua at: laura.
amezcua@longbeach.gov for a
high resolution image for your
use. When requesting, please
reference the number of the
attached thumbnail.
• Up to 35% of fenced area can
contain project specific images.
• Up to 25% of fenced area can
contain advertising for the
site. For example, contact
information for broker, leasing
agent, language regarding
opening timeframe.
• The total square footage of
fenced area shall be calculated
by multiplying the height of the
fence by the length of perimeter
fencing.
SUBMITTALS
The following items shall be
submitted to PW for review and
approval:
• Plan drawing highlighting
the perimeter fencing to be
installed.
• Color elevation depicting the
images to be installed.
• Breakdown of the total image
areas per the categories
outlined above within the
“Requirements” section.
• If deviating from the
requirements outlined, a
narrative must be submitted
clearly explaining the reason(s)
for deviation.
All submittal items shall be
packaged together and submitted
for approval prior to fabrication
and installations.
MAINTENANCE AND
REPLACEMENT
All fencing and color graphic
screening must be maintained in
good condition. Damaged fencing
must be replaced within 72 hours
and faded or torn graphics must
be replaced in one week.
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6.7
Streets that Require a Traffic Control Plan
Any work in the following listed streets requires a traffic control plan wet stamped and signed by a traffic or civil
engineer. Submit this plan with your application for review and approval. The applicant shall utilize standard plans
(LB or CAMUTCD) when appropriate and may require project specific traffic control plans. Standard Traffic Control
Plans can be found at http://bit.ly/lb-standard-plans
1. Alamitos Avenue
2. Anaheim Street
3. Artesia Boulevard
4. Atherton Street
5. Atlantic Avenue
6. Bellflower Boulevard
7. Bloomfield Avenue
8. Broadway
9. Carson Street
10. Cherry Avenue
11. Clark Avenue
12. Del Amo Boulevard
13. Harbor Scenic Drive
14. Lakewood Boulevard
15. Livingston Drive
16. Long Beach Boulevard
17. Los Coyotes Diagonal
18. Magnolia Avenue
19. Norwalk Boulevard
20. Ocean Boulevard
21. Pacific Avenue
22. Pacific Place
23. Palo Verde Avenue
24. Paramount Boulevard
25. Pine Avenue
26. Redondo Avenue
27. Santa Fe Avenue
28. Shoreline Drive
29. South Street
30. Spring Street
31. Studebaker Road
32. Wardlow Road
33. Willow Street
34. 2nd Street (Livingstone Drive
to the east City limit)
35. 3rd Street (710 Freeway off-
ramp to Alamitos Avenue)
36. 4th Street (Alamitos Avenue
to Appian Way)
37. 6th Street (710 Freeway off-
ramp to Alamitos Avenue)
38. 7th Street
39. 10th Street (Magnolia to
Federation Drive)
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6.8
Installation and Maintenance Agreement
1
IMA#
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR
AT , LONG BEACH, CA
The CITY OF LONG BEACH (“City”), acting through the Department of Public Works, grants
permission to:
(“Permittee”)
(legal name)
to install and maintain:
(“the permitted installation”) within public right-of-way property as shown on the attached Exhibit
A, incorporated herein by this reference.
1. Neither Permittee nor the permitted installation shall hinder, impede, or deter public use of the
public right of way. Permittee will, on City’s written request, promptly remove or modify any
improvements which interfere with the use of the public right of way.
2. This Agreement shall commence on _______________ and shall continue month to month until
terminated by either party giving written notice to the other party thirty (30) days prior to such
termination.
3. Permittee shall apply for and obtain any and all required permits, entitlements, and/or
environmental approvals prior to the effectiveness of this permit.
4. Permittee shall, and its sole cost and expense, maintain the permitted installation in good condition
to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The City makes no warranties or
representations of any kind regarding the suitability of this public right-of-way location for the
proposed installation.
5. Should the Director of Public Works determine, in his/her exclusive and unfettered discretion, that
Permittee is not maintaining the permitted installation in good condition as set forth in
Paragraph 4 of this Agreement, or that some part of the permitted installation hinders, impedes,
or otherwise deters free movement in the public right-of-way, City may conduct any required
maintenance or repair as necessary to bring the area back into satisfactory condition and/or
may remove any such impediment and charge any expense incurred, including labor and
material, to the Permittee, provided that the City gives Permittee notice of the condition and a
reasonable opportunity to cure.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
411 W Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach CA 90802
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6. Permittee may, only with the prior written approval of the Director of the Department of Public
Works, or his designee, and at Permittee’s sole cost and expense, modify or make further
improvements to the permitted installation shown in Exhibit A. Permittee will be responsible for
obtaining any and all other necessary permits or entitlements. When this Agreement terminates,
the City may require Permittee to remove the permitted installation and restore the public right of
way to its previous condition in good repair.
7. Permittee shall, with respect to the permission granted in connection with the permitted
installation, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its Boards, Commissions, and their officials,
employees and agents (collectively in this section, “City”) from and against any and all liability,
claims, demands, damage, loss, causes of action, proceedings, penalties, costs and expenses
(including attorney’s fees, court costs, and expert and witness fees) (collectively “Claims” or
individually “Claim”). Claims include allegations and include by way of example but are not limited
to: Claims for property damage, personal injury or death arising in whole or in part from any
negligent act or omission of Permittee, its officers, employees, agents, sub-consultants, or anyone
under Permittee’s control (collectively “Indemnitor”). Independent of the duty to indemnify and as
a freestanding duty on the part of Permittee, Permittee shall defend City and shall continue such
defense until the Claim is resolved, whether by settlement, judgment or otherwise. No finding or
judgment of negligence, fault, breach, or the like on the part of Indemnitor shall be required for the
duty to defend to arise. Permittee shall notify the City of any Claim within ten (10) days. Likewise,
City shall notify Permittee of any claim, shall tender the defense of such Claim to Permittee, and
shall assist Permittee as may be reasonably requested, in such defense.
8. City shall not be responsible or liable in any way for Permittee’s permitted installation or for
Permittee’s loss by theft, fire, flood, burglary, vandalism, or any other cause whatsoever.
9. No hazardous or toxic material will be brought into the public right-of-way in association with the
installation of the permitted installation.
10. Should City revoke or terminate this Agreement as a result of future development or roadway
improvements by the City, or for any other reason whatsoever, Permittee shall not be entitled to
any relocation benefits or other compensation from the City due to such revocation or termination.
11. Permittee acknowledges that, by this Agreement, they do not acquire any right, title or interest of
any kind in the property on which the permitted installation is installed. This Agreement is personal
to Permittee and they shall not assign this Agreement without the express written consent of the
Director, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
12. City may revoke this Agreement for any reason by giving thirty (30) days’ notice to Permittee.
Upon revocation, Permittee shall remove all permitted installations constructed or placed by
Permittee or any previous party to this Agreement at no cost to City and in accordance with all
applicable laws.
13. Permittee, during the term of this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations of and obtain permits from all federal, state and local governmental
authorities having jurisdiction over the permit area and Permittee’s use thereof.
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14. Any notice under this permit shall be in writing and personally delivered, deposited in the U.S.
Postal Service, first class, postage prepaid, or electronically delivered to Permittee at
Mailing address: _________________________________________________________________
Email address: ________________________________@________________________________
and to City at 411 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90802, Attn: Director of Public
Works. Notice shall be deemed given on the date of personal delivery, electronic delivery or on
the date of deposit in the mail, whichever first occurs.
15. This Agreement shall never be construed as a grant by the City of any right to permanently use or
occupy all or any portion of the public right-of-way nor shall it ever be construed as a waiver on
the part of the City, or as an estoppel against it, which would in any manner whatsoever bar or
limit, or otherwise prejudice, City’s right to at any time whatsoever require a discontinuance of the
use or occupancy of all or any part of the public right-of-way, the removal therefrom of all or any
obstructions erected or maintained under this Agreement and as the restoration of such public
right-of-way to a clean condition, all at the sole cost and expense of the Permittee.
16. If case suit shall be brought for the recovery of possession of all or any portion of the public right-
of-way, the removal of any permitted installations or any impediments to the public right-of-way,
or the breach of any covenant, promise, or agreement made by Permittee pursuant to the
Agreement, Permittee shall pay to the City reasonable costs including attorney’s fees which shall
be fixed by the court.
17. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors, assigns and successors in interest of the parties hereto.
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PERMITTEE and CITY have executed this Agreement as of the dates shown below.
PERMITTEE:
DATE: _____________________/20___
By:
Business/Restaurant name
Print name: _____________________________
Sign: _____________________________
Print
name: _____________________________
Sign: ____________________________________
CITY OF LONG BEACH, a municipal corporation
DATE: /20___
By: _________________________________ _
_______________________________________,
Director of Public Works
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6.
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General Liability Endorsement Form
General Liability Endorsement
A. GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY INFORMATION
1. Insurance Company
2.Policy No. Policy Term (from) (to)
3. Endorsement effective date Endorsement expiration date
4. Name of Insured
5. Address of Named Insured
6. Address of Permitted Operations
7. Deductible or Self-insured Retention (nil unless otherwise specified) $
8. Policy Limits: Occurrence $ General Aggregate: $
9. Policy Form equivalent to: CG 00 01 CG 00 02 GL 00 02
B. POLICY AMENDMENTS
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to
which this endorsement is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. ADDITIONAL INSURED. The City of Long Beach, its boards and commissions, and their officials, employees, and agents
are included as additional insured with respect to all loss, liability, claims, demands causes of action, damages,
settlement, expenses, and costs (including but not limited to attorney’s fees and defense and investigation expenses)
arising out of, or in any manner incident to, operations performed by or on behalf of the Named Insured related to the
permit issued by the City.
2. PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY COVERAGE. The coverage afforded by this policy to the City, its boards and
commissions, and their officials, employees and agents shall be primary insurance. Any other insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its boards, officials, employees, and agents shall be in excess of this insurance and not contribute
to it.
3. SEVERABILITY OF INTERESTS. The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured that is seeking
coverage or against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Insurer’s limit of liability.
4. CROSS LIABILITY. The naming of more than one insured under this policy shall not, for that reason alone, extinguish
any rights of one insured against another, subject to the insurer’s limit of liability.
5. CANCELLATION NOTICE: This insurance shall not be cancelled, nonrenewed, or reduced in coverage or limits except
after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City (ten (10) days prior written notice if the policy is
cancelled for nonpayment of premium). Such notice shall be addressed to the City of Long Beach at the address above.
C. INCIDENT AND CLAIM REPORTING PROCEDURES
Incident and claims are reported to the insurer at:
ATTENTION:
(Name) (Title) (Company)
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: ( ) FAX: ( )
D. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER
I, (print name) , warra
nt that I have authority to bind the
insurance company listed above in Item A.1. and by my signature hereon do so bind this company.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (original signature required) DATE
TITLE: ORGANIZATION:
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE: ( ) FAX NO. ( )
DEPA
RTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
411 W Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach CA 90802
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