Planning Services

DRAFT 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.

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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.

Front Yard Palette

Non-view obscuring front yard fences shall be in substantial compliance with the design palette. When a submittal does not conform to the palette, the matter shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board. NOTE: The location of the walls and fences are for illustration purposes only. Please refer to the City of Whittier Zoning Code for walls and fences to determine the required side and front yard setbacks.

Side Yard Pallette

View obscuring street side and side yard fences shall be in substantial compliance with the palette below. When a submittal does not conform to the palette, the matter shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board. NOTE: The location of the walls and fences are for illustration purposes only. Please refer to the City of Whittier Zoning Code for walls and fences to determine the required side and front yard setbacks.