Consult with City staff early about developing your property.
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Retain the services of a competent, professional design
team.
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Define who will be responsible for the overall coordination
of your project and serve as the contact person with
City staff.
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If the project is publicly sensitive (i.e., infill project
or higher density than surrounding area) meet with neighbors
early to receive their input.
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Carefully review all applicable City codes, ordinances,
policies, guidelines, and submittal requirements prior to
preparing
any proposal. Copies may be purchased at the Civic Center,
10500
Civic Center Drive.
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Expect City to seek high standards of design and a very
detailed package of development plans. Checklists are available
from
the Planning Department.
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Follow-up conditions of approval. The conditions may require
completion of certain items prior to final map recordation,
grading permits, or building permits.
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Carefully review with City staff all fees that will apply
to your project.
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Follow the filing deadlines of the Planning Department.
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Call ahead for appointments to meet with City staff, indicate
purpose of meeting, and how many people you'll bring.
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Expect missing public improvements or right-of-way dedications
to be placed as conditions of approval on your project.
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Plan your construction schedule carefully -- all work
must be completed prior to occupancy release.
