Description: A plot plan is a technical
drawing that depicts a 'bird's eye' view of a piece of
property, including any structures already on the property,
all proposed structures, fence locations, distances between
structures and property lines, locations of electrical
receptacles, etc. Plot plans can also include
drainage, landscaping, sidewalk and other construction
issues. A
Plot Plan Review may be required for certain types of
residential or office development.
Examples:
A Plot Plan Review is required for new
construction of multi-family dwellings in the R-2 and R-3
Zones and for offices in the Professional Office (P-O) Zone.
PROCESS OVERVIEW:
Submit Preliminary Proposal
The submittal is an optional courtesy review by
Planning staff, which provides applicants with
preliminary feedback on development proposals prior to
submitting a full application. It does not include
review by other departments.
2 Building
Elevations full-size, to scale, dimensioned
Cover letter describing proposal; providing contact
information
Payment for Concept Review
Information/Forms:
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Submit an Application
Once the
preliminary proposal or concept review process
concludes, an application will need to be submitted.
Once the application packet has been determined to be
complete, most projects will take 11-12 weeks to
process. Some projects may take longer than others
depending on environmental impacts and other
considerations.
Cover letter describing proposal with contact
information
Payment for concept review
Information/Forms:
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Additional Requirements
Depending upon the type of use proposed, State
law may require an analysis of the project's
environmental effects. A separate application
for environmental review may be necessary.
Project Review
All application packets must be received by a Planner
to determine if all submittal criteria have been met. A Project Planner will be assigned to process
the application and will review the application
with staff members from other departments for
their input.
Staff Report
When the Project Planner review period has ended and
the identified issues have been resolved, the application is scheduled for a
public hearing before the Board of Zoning
Adjustment for office development or the
Planning Commission for multi-family
development. A staff report is written, and a
copy is mailed to the applicant. The staff
report includes staff's recommendation and
conditions to be applied to the project, if
applicable.
Public Notification
Public Hearing notices are sent to all property
owners within 300 feet of the property 20 days
prior to the public hearing.
Public Hearing
At the public hearing, the project may be
approved or denied. Staff provides
an oral report on the proposal and the staff
recommendation. The applicant is then given an
opportunity to address the Board (or Commission),
and members of the public are asked for input.
The Board (or Commission) will then make its
decision of approval or denial.
Appeal
During a 15-day period
after the public hearing, the applicant or
members of the public may appeal the
Commission's decision to the
City Council by filing
a letter of appeal with the City Clerk's Office (fee). Denials by City
Council cannot be appealed.
Post-Application Information
Subsequent to project approval there may be additional
processes required before a project can be constructed, such
as obtaining a building permit; additional
fees may be
incurred.
Related Forms & Handouts
(#PPR)
These documents are provided in PDF Format. You
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Have
Questions?
Contact our Planning Division at
(209) 577-5267.
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INFORMATION FROM CITY OF MODESTO DEVELOPMENT CENTER WEBSITE:
www.modestogov.com/development
Information provided through the Development Center is for general reference and may not apply to your project
Please call (209) 577-5232 for more information.
for office development or the
Planning Commission