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WHITTIER BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN
In the summer of 2005, the City Council
approved the new Whittier Boulevard Specific Plan as the
zoning designation along the commercial portions of Whittier
Boulevard. This zoning set forth five land-use districts:
the Gateway Segment, Workplace District, Shopping Clusters,
Commercial Expansion/Auto Sales Segment and Neighborhood
Spine. The new zoning clusters specific land uses into distinct
districts. For example, in east Whittier, multi-family housing
is permitted along Whittier Boulevard. The Plan also includes
street and landscape design enhancements to Whittier Boulevard.
Plans for street lighting and median improvements along
Whittier Boulevard are currently underway. These improvements
will provide a significant enhancement to the Boulevard.
RESIDENTIAL
WALLS & FENCES
The
City has amended the residential walls and fences provisions
of the Municipal Code to establish a streamlined review
process for front yard and street yard fences and walls,
that includes over the counter approvals, when proposals
are consistent with the pre-approved fence palette for front
yards and street side yards. A process was also established
that allows for design exceptions to be reviewed by the
Design Review Board.
Planning
Review:
Proposals for a new front yard fence and/or street side,
side yard fence, wall, or retaining wall on a residentially
zoned property will require the submittal of a Development
Review Application to the Planning Division. The Planning
review fee is $62.00.
Building
Permit:
Proposals for a new front yard fence and/or street side,
side yard fence, wall, or retaining wall on a residentially
zoned property will require a Building Permit. Establish
a process for building permits and inspections to help ensure
that fences and walls are located in the correct location
(i.e. outside of public right of way), height, and are structurally
sound. The Building Permit fee is based on project valuation,
please contact the Building division for a fee estimation. |

Counter Hours in the Planning Division
The
Planning Counter is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
For more information on Planning Services please call the
Community Development Department at (562)464-3380.
Frequently
Asked Questions
For
answers to common questions on the City's Planning Services
please see our frequently asked questions page and click
on Planning & Building Services, or Click
Here.
Board
and Commission Meetings
Planning
Commission, Design Review Board and Historic Resources Commission
meeting agendas are available on-line. Click
Here to see the meeting calendar and download meeting
minutes. |