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CITY OF MODESTO Community and Economic Development Department/Planning Division 1010 Tenth Street, Suite 3300, P.O. Box 642 Modesto, CA 95353 (209) 577-5267 (209) 491-5798 FAX Second Story Dwelling Review Submittal Requirements 1 Updated June 29, 2020 Second Story Dwelling Review Submittal Requirements GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Administrative Approval Application must be typed or printed and filled in completely. a. If the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner shall designate the applicant as the authorized agent to act on his or her behalf, and both shall sign the application. 2. Two sets of site plans, elevations, and floor plans of the proposed project (see below requirements). a. Size: sheets no less than 18" X 24", nor greater than 32" X 42" in size. b. All plans shall be folded to a size of approximately 8½" X 11". Plans will not be accepted for filing unless folded. c. Other plans may be required depending on the complexity of the project. 3. Applicable filing fees (see adopted fee schedule). SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS- The site plan is an important part of the application and becomes part of the official record. In the case of appeal, it will be reduced photographically/digitally and included in the agenda report. It is, therefore, necessary that the plan contain complete and clear graphic information relative to the application to assist the public, City staff, and Board of Zoning Adjustment (if appealed) in reviewing the proposal. The site plan must be legible and its information organized so that it is readily understandable. Additional information may be necessary under the circumstances of a unique application. In general, however, the site plan should be prepared in accordance with the following requirements: 1. A legend including at least the following information: a. Assessor’s parcel number b. Address c. Building coverage area and percentage (if expanding building footprint) 2. Scale, north point, and date. (Plans shall be drawn to a scale sufficient to show required details.) 3. Vicinity map. 4. Identification of all multi-story construction. Show all windows, balconies, and exterior stairways. 5. Location of existing and proposed structures and improvements in relation to street, alley, or property lines. 6. Property dimensions and lot size. 7. Building dimensions. 8. First and second story setbacks. 9. For projects involving redesign of existing development, the site plan(s) must clearly show both the existing and proposed development. 10. Location and nature of existing and proposed landscaping, particularly as it relates to privacy issues. ---PAGE BREAK--- Second Story Dwelling Review Submittal Requirements 2 Updated June 29, 2020 11. Location and height of existing and proposed walls, fences, or other screening structures. 12. Location of existing residences on surrounding properties. 13. Where needed, provide sight line diagrams/analysis. 14. If any portion of the site is within the 100-year flood zone or any floodway, depict flood zone/floodway boundaries on plan. ELEVATION AND FLOOR PLAN REQUIREMENTS 1. Building elevations shall conform to the following requirements: a. Dimension height of all structures to the roof peak on all elevations. b. Dimension height of all floors. c. Building elevations shall depict all sides of building and indicate colors and materials proposed. Provide detail including dimensions and type of windows/doors for all upper-story windows, exterior doors, and balconies. Include sill heights for windows from finished floor and railing heights for balconies. d. Where there is a significant grade differential on the site the property is on a slope), dimension section drawings to show grade differential and structures/building heights. 2. Provide floor plans for each story. Detail all upper-story windows and balconies. Submittal Requirements for Revised Plans (after City has accepted the application and deemed it complete) Submittals of revised plans shall include the following: 1. All changes shall be designated by deltas or clouds on the revised plans. 2. Notes describing all changes made to the plan, keyed to the deltas or clouds. 3. The date that the revisions were made. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website: FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Staff may deem additional submittal information necessary to adequately analyze the project, or complete environmental review for the project. Completion of the application does not presume approval nor staff support of the application. Such approval is discretionary. The Director may deny, modify, or conditionally approve the application. Pursuant to Section 10-9.203 of the Modesto Municipal Code, all entitlement decisions of the Director are final unless appealed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment within fifteen (15) days of the date on which the decision is made. The appeal shall be in writing and filed with the City Clerk. The written appeal shall state the decision expected to and the grounds for the appeal. All applicable fees must accompany appeals. Building permits, certificates of occupancy, or licenses will not be issued until the appeal period has elapsed. If the entitlement decision is appealed, building permits, certificates of occupancy, or licenses will not be issued until the final decision has been made on the appeal or the appeal is withdrawn.