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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 Administrative Approval/Minor Development Plan Application Submittal Requirements 1 Updated June 29, 2020 Administrative Approval/Minor Development Plan Review Application 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 this application. 2. Plans: a. Three sets of site plans (see Site Plan Requirements). b. Three sets of floor plans and building elevations, if the project involves an addition or façade changes (see Elevation Requirements). c. Size: sheets not less than 18" X 24", nor greater than 32" X 42" in size. d. Additional plans may be required depending on the complexity of the project. 3. For cellular facilities: photo simulations showing the existing conditions and proposed cellular facility. 4. All applicable filing fees (see adopted fee schedule). SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS The site plan need not contain final construction details, but should accurately show the location of existing and proposed on-site and off-site improvements and their relationship to streets and alley lines, property lines, and adjacent development where pertinent. The site plan should be legible and its information organized so that it is readily understandable. Additional information may be necessary under the circumstances of a particular application. In general, however, the site plan is to be prepared in accordance with the following requirements: Plans shall be drawn to a scale sufficient to show the following details: 1. A legend including at least the following information: a. Assessors parcel number b. Address (if known) c. Gross and net size of property d. Square footage of buildings 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 with the Director. 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 Planning Commission 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- Administrative Approval/Minor Development Plan Application Submittal Requirements 2 Updated June 29, 2020 e. Number of parking spaces (existing and proposed) and parking calculations showing comparison between parking required by Code and that provided (where applicable). f. Seats in the facility (where applicable). 2. Scale, north point, and date. 3. Key or vicinity map. 4. If the proposed project is part of a larger complex (such as a shopping center), plans shall be submitted showing the layout of buildings, driveways and parking areas for the entire complex, showing how the proposal relates to the complex as a whole. 5. Sufficient description/labeling to establish the nature of proposed development. 6. Identification of all multi-story construction (height and number of stories). 7. Label all important dimensions, including lot dimensions, setbacks of all structures in relation to the property line, driveway widths and throat depth, parking space dimensions, etc. (where applicable). Label property lines. 8. For project involving redesign of existing development, the site plan(s) must clearly show both the existing and proposed development. 9. Location and nature of proposed landscaping, and if landscaping is proposed to be used for storm drain treatment. Distinguish landscaped areas by shading or color. 10. Size and location of proposed trash enclosures, including provision for recyclables. 11. Location and detail of existing and/or proposed walls, fences, or screening, including height and materials. 12. Where new signs are proposed, all free-standing signs shall be shown on the site plan, all wall signs shown on the building elevations, sign sizes and heights identified, and provide photographs of existing signs on the subject property. Fire Requirements: (where applicable) 1. Fire access turning radii. 2. Depict emergency site access consistent with City of Modesto Standard Specification. 3. Provide dimensions sufficient to determine that all buildings have emergency access consistent with Standard Specifications. ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Building elevations shall conform to the following requirements: a. Dimension the height of all structures. b. Building elevations shall depict all sides of building and indicate colors and materials proposed. c. Demonstrate the manner in which roof-mounted equipment is to be screened (where applicable). 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. Failure to include the above requirements on revised plan will be grounds for rejecting revised plans. ---PAGE BREAK--- Administrative Approval/Minor Development Plan Application Submittal Requirements 3 Updated June 29, 2020 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: Applicants are encouraged to consult the Zoning Regulations or with the Planning staff to determine the required yard areas, off-street parking, building separation or other requirements relative to a particular zone or use. If an application is approved subject to revision of the original site plan, a new site plan containing such revisions may be required and must be reviewed and approved by the Community and Economic Development Director prior to issuance of a building permit. Precise landscaping, irrigation, or lighting plans may also be required as conditions of approval. Although it is not required that site plans be professionally prepared, it is usually more expedient for the applicant to utilize the services of an architect, engineer, or building designer in preparing the plans.