Murrieta City Council
May 7, 2024

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
Development Plan 2022-2605/2023-00006
May 7, 2024

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The Project is for a Development Plan permit for the development of 387 multi-family residential units on an approximately 18-acre site. The project includes 15, three-story buildings, a two-story club house/leasing/amenity building. Approximately 13 acres of the net of the site will be developed, with a five-acre area containing grasslands and drainage to be avoided by design and retained as open space. The project includes frontage improvements to Jefferson Avenue and Murrieta Hot Springs Road with new ingress/egress driveways, lane improvements, striping, sidewalks, and relocation of utility poles/lines. The Project provides one, two, and 3-bedroom apartments and on-site amenities for the residents and a total of 780 parking spaces (surface, carport, and garage). Sewer and water services are to be provided by Western Municipal Water District. Grading includes 14,900 cubic yards of cut, and 19,300 cubic yards of fill for a net import of 4,600 cubic yards of soil. The property is zoned Community Commercial and is within a Transit Development Oriented Overlay District (TOD) which allows for multi-family residential when proposed at a minimum of 30 dwelling units per acre. The project is located at the southeast corner of the intersection at Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Jefferson Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number 910-410-011), in the City of Murrieta, Riverside County, California. The development plan approval runs with the land and shall be binding upon the owner of the subject property (“Permittee/Owner”) and all subsequent successors in interest to the maximum extent permitted by law.

PLANNING DIVISION:

The Permittee/Owner shall defend (with attorneys approved by the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Murrieta, its agents, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or legislative body concerning this approval. The City will promptly notify the permittee of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City and will cooperate fully in the defense.

Any fees, additional noticing, and consultant costs, due to the City of Murrieta for processing this project shall be paid to the City within thirty (30) calendar days of final action by the approval authority. Failure to pay such outstanding fees within the time specified shall invalidate any approval or conditional approval granted. No permits, site work, or other actions authorized by this action shall be processed by the City, nor permitted, authorized, or commenced until all outstanding fees are paid to the City.

Pursuant to Section 711.4 of the State of California Fish and Game Code, the applicant is required to pay a $50 handling fee to the Riverside County Clerk/Recorder in addition to the fee for the processing of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Agencies ($2,764.00). Said fees shall be paid to the Clerk/Recorder of the County of Riverside at the time the Notice of Determination is filed pursuant to Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code. If these fees are not paid, the approval of this project shall not be operative, vested, or final. To comply with State mandated timelines for filing a Notice of Determination the above fee must be delivered to the Planning Division within two (2) working days after the date of final approval.

Development Plan permit shall have use in reliance within three (3) years from the date of the approval, or it shall become null and void unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to Murrieta Development Code Section 16.80.

The Permittee/Owner shall obtain approval of all necessary plans for the construction of all proposed structures on the subject property in accordance with the Murrieta Development Code. Such plans include but are not limited to, site plans, floor plans, building elevations, grading plans, and landscaping plans.

The Permittee/Owner shall submit architecture plans for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. The City shall review the architecture plans for compliance with Section 16.08.040(D)(2) with respect to the design, color, and materials of the Carports and Trash enclosures. The carports will be designed to accommodate and optimize solar panels, as determined applicable.

Any proposed changes substantially different from this approval shall require an amendment to this approval.

The Permittee/Owner shall pay all applicable impact and/or mitigation fees or provide proof that all required fees have been paid in accordance with City policies and ordinances in effect at the time of permit issuance. This excludes Senate Bill 330 impact-related fees at the time of receipt of the Senate Bill 330 application of September 22, 2022. Pursuant to State law, Senate Bill 330 impact fees are subject to annual increases following automatic adjustments based on a cost index per respective fee.

The Permittee/Owner shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local ordinances in effect at the time of building permit submittal. Pursuant to State law, Senate Bill 330 implements the Ordinances at the time of the application as of September 22, 2022.

The Permittee/Owner and Planning Division shall comply with State law and all requirements of the City's Development Code unless modified by the conditions listed herein.

The Permittee/Owner or any successor-in-interest shall be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all slopes, trail easements, landscaped areas, and irrigation systems until such time as those operations are the responsibility of the individual homeowners, a homeowner’s association, or any other successor-in-interest.

The Permittee/Owner or any successor-in-interest shall be responsible for the maintenance of all open space/park areas, including any trail easements required under these conditions until such time as the maintenance is taken over by an appropriate maintenance district.

If during initial ground disturbance activities, paleontological resources are encountered a qualified paleontological monitor shall be retained, and have the authority, if necessary, to stop, redirect grading activities, and evaluate the significance of any paleontological resources discovered on the property. If significant paleontological resources are encountered, adequate funding shall be provided· to collect, curate, and report on these resources. A report shall be submitted to the City of Murrieta within 60 days from the completion of grading.

The Permittee/Owner, prior to any grading or construction/development shall post a notice on the site in a location accessible to the public. The notice shall include the contact information of whom to contact with the developer/contractor and the City of Murrieta. This shall be made available to the public to address concerns with construction activities related to the development of this project, including but not limited to noise, dust control, and construction traffic.

The Permittee/Owner, prior to any grading will ensure that the Cultural Resource Management Plan (CRMP) adequately addresses the existing on-site Elderberry bush that will be avoided and retained behind the Project fence line adjacent to the jurisdictional water and will provide an access gate to the rear open space areas for Pechanga for future ceremonies and educational purposes. The CRMP will ensure the Elderberry bush is protected in place during project construction and operations and are protected by the Permittee/Property Manager. If the Project is converted to ownership units, then CCRs and the future HOA will be responsible for cultural resources, including the Elderberry bush.

Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with all the conditions attached to this approving action shall constitute grounds for revocation of said action by the City of Murrieta Planning Commission and City Council pursuant to Section 16.56.060(F) of the municipal Code.

Approval for a construction trailer shall require Planning Division approval of an application for a Temporary Use Permit subject to Section 16.70 of the Development Code.

Prior to the issuance of building permits, the exact measurements of the carports and garages shall be provided and reviewed to confirm compliance with Section 16.34.070(D)(1) of the development code.

Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of sign permit for the project in accordance with the City’s sign criteria pursuant to Section 16.38 of the municipal code.

Prior to the issuance of building permits, site improvement and utility plans shall be reviewed and confirmed for compliance with Section 16.18.120(B) with respect to building-mounted and ground mounted mechanical equipment and utility service. Screening shall be architecturally compatible and integrated with the site development in terms of design, materials, color and form.

Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Permittee/Owner shall submit a building permit application that reflects the use of electric appliances only consistent with Title 24.

Prior to issuance of the grading permit, the Permittee/Owner shall submit and receive a conditional approval for an application for a Fence and Wall Plan with associated fees (e.g., to also include the permanent fencing for the protection of areas near the watercourse, Elderberry bush) consistent with Section 16.22 of the Municipal Code.

The fence and wall plan shall also show the Tot Lot area the applicant agreed to provide. Added by the Planning Commission 3-27-24 Construction of this project may be done progressively in phases provided a phasing plan is submitted (with appropriate fees) to the Planning Division and conditionally approved prior to issuance of any grading permits. The permitted shall provide up to six months of processing time for the Phasing Plan application and review process.

The Permittee/Owner shall implement the conditioned General Plan Mitigation Measures (Conditions of Approval) as specified in the Environmental documentation (Initial Study), Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program (MMRP), and include them as notes on the grading plan. The Project is also subject to the recommendations found in the Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas/Energy Data Report, Biological Technical Assessment and MSHCP Report, Tree Inventory and Assessment Report, Cultural Resource Study, Jurisdictional Delineation Exhibit, Geological Exploration Study, Paleontological Assessment, Noise Data, Phase 1 and Phase II ESA, Hydrology Study, Water Quality Management Plan, Traffic and conditions and fees from Western Municipal Water District. The applicant will need to submit the completed Climate Action Plan Checklist as part of condition satisfaction. It is more efficient if all measures are included in one binder with corresponding evidence on how each COA (MM) has been satisfied.

Applicant acknowledges that the City’s approval of this Development Plan 2022-2605/2023-00006is based on the Applicant’s conceptual plans for various improvements, including but not limited to all off-site improvements, emergency access, building elevations, floor plans, landscaping and irrigation, site grading and drainage, hydro modification and water quality improvements, ADA accessibility, site lighting, and on-site parking and circulation. Prior to the issuance of permits, the Applicant shall submit final design plans to the City for review and approval. The plans shall meet or exceed the requirements of the City’s adopted codes and other policies and programs in order to receive the requested permits and any subsequent approvals.

LANDSCAPE:

Prior to the issuance of grading permits:

Per Title 16.28 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, a licensed Landscape Architect shall prepare the Landscape Documentation Package and will sign all documents and plans required as part of the landscape documentation package verifying compliance with Title 16.28.

The landscape construction plans shall be in substantial conformance with the preliminary landscape plans as approved by the City’s Landscape Architect, City Administrative Staff, Planning Commission and/or City Council. Notes, details, and specifications shall be included. Plans shall meet all minimum applicable requirements listed on City’s Landscape Architectural Plan Checklist.

It is the responsibility of the landscape architect to be aware of and comply with the requirements and standards of Title 16.28 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, the City’s current policies, and current State of California water efficient landscape requirements.

It is the responsibility of the applicant and owner’s design team to be aware of and comply with the layout and landscape requirements and standards for Off-Street parking according to Title 16.34 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

It is the responsibility of the applicant and owner’s design team to be aware of and comply with the layout and landscape requirements and standards for Multi-Family Residential Design Standards according to Title 16.08.040 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.

It is the responsibility of the applicant and owner’s design team to be aware of and comply with the requirements of Title 16.42 Tree Preservation. This chapter provides regulations for the protection, preservation, and maintenance of significant tree resources and establishes minimum mitigation measures for trees removed as a result of new development.

Per Title 16.28 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, landscape areas shall not be less than five feet in width. All planter areas shall be clear of curbs, concrete step-out strips, walkways, walls, footings, and overhead supports.

A limited number of planters less than 5’ may be allowed and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at time of plan check and shall be planted with material that will fit within planter area at maturity, without requiring ongoing maintenance trimming.

Per Title 16.28 and 16.34 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, trees shall be provided so that required shade canopies will be achieved within a minimum of fifteen (15) years. Project stall quantity exceeds 50 stalls, requiring a minimum of 50% of total parking stall area be shaded. The landscape construction plans shall provide adequate shade trees within parking area to meet shade requirement and be in substantial conformance with conceptual shade exhibit.

Provide an updated shade exhibit within the landscape documentation package, demonstrating continued compliance.

Per Title 16.28 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, street trees shall be installed at 30 feet on center along both Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Jefferson Avenue.

Onsite interior trees are to be provided at a rate of (1) per (300) square feet of landscape area.

A calculation shall be provided demonstrating compliance within the landscape documentation package.

Per Title 16.34 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, parking lots with more than one hundred (100) spaces shall provide a concentration of landscape elements at primary entrances, including specimen trees, flowering plants, enhanced paving, and project identification.

Enhanced corner planting shall be provided at all corners adjacent to driveway entries.

Enhanced plantings shall be a minimum of 5 gallons, with the exception of groundcover which shall be 1 gallon. Enhanced plantings shall utilize denser spacing so that corners are approximately 80% infilled at time of planting and fully infilled within 1 year from installation.

Trees provided at main entry shall be 48” box minimum, as shown on the conceptual landscape.

Limit shrubs within limited use area at corners to a maximum of 30” natural height.

Per Title 16.34 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, cars and parking stalls shall be screened from view from public streets with an opaque landscape screen that is 30” to 42” in height.

Screening shall also be required for all parking areas along the eastern perimeter, abutting the adjacent wetland area – preventing headlight glare from entering the adjacent wetland.

Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earth berms, solid masonry walls, raised planters, or other screening devices that meet the intent of this requirement.

All screening shrubs shall be spaced densely to provide screening within 1 year from installation. Spacing should be as close as feasible while still allowing for healthy long-term growth and condition at maturity.

All blank walls visible from public streets shall also be screened with a combination of shrubs and vines, providing a minimum of 50% of the wall screened by landscape within two years from installation.

Trees shall be provided along the parking lot perimeter at a rate of 1 tree for every 20 linear feet of parking lot perimeter.

All bumper overhang areas shall be planted with a low-growing groundcover, highly tolerant of foot traffic, growing no greater than 6” high at maturity. All bumper overhang areas shall be shown graphically on plan and labeled clearly. No trees shall be located within the required bumper overhang area.

Trees located at head of parking stalls, adjacent to bumper overhang areas, shall be centered to align trunks with parking stall lines to minimize potential future conflicts between trunks and bumpers. All trees directly adjacent to bumper overhang area shall be standard form and of a species and variety selected for characteristically narrow trunk caliper in order to further avoid conflicts between car bumpers and tree trunks.

Bumper overhang areas shall not count towards the minimum onsite landscape area requirement.

Slopes shall be landscaped, at a minimum, according to City’s Slope Landscaping, Requirements for Subdivision Tract and Commercial Slopes document. Refer to City’s website under Planning Division, Applications and Forms, Landscape Handouts.

For all manufactured slopes adjacent to and below proposed retaining wall, provide erosion control groundcover. Provide a minimum of 2 erosion control slope groundcover options within slope section of plant palette. All slopes to be planted with live plant material and irrigated.

Per Title 16.34.070, adjacent to side or sear property lines, parking areas shall provide a perimeter landscaped strip at least five feet wide (inside dimension) where the facility adjoins a side or rear property line. The perimeter landscaped strip may be located within a required setback area. Trees shall be provided at the rate of one for each twenty (20) lineal feet of landscaped area.

Per Title 16.34.070, all plant materials, signs and structures within traffic safety sight area shall not exceed 30”. Plants shall be selected for sight area that grow naturally to a maximum height of 30” and do not rely upon maintenance to maintain clear sight area. Limited sight areas, as calculated by the City’s standards, shall be shown at corners at entries on the landscape plans.

All landscape improvements are to be maintained by the property owner. All parkway and any required median landscape improvements are to be maintained by owner until time of acceptance by Murrieta Community Services Department (MCSD). Maintenance responsibility shall be noted on the landscape construction document plan title sheet.

Per Title 16.18 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, all building-mounted and ground utilities and mechanical equipment shall be screened as required from public view from all horizontal directions. Ground utilities shall be located in shrub areas.

Fire equipment shall be screened – maintaining minimum clearance per current fire code at time of landscape construction documentation package submittal.

Natural wood bark mulch or other approved mulch material shall be applied to all planting areas 3 inches deep.

Step-out strips are required when adjacent to parking spaces and shall be 12” wide by 4” deep doweled into the adjacent 6” curb, or 12” wide by 12” deep integrally poured curb. Show step-out strips on plans and coordinate with the project engineer.

Fire apparatus access roads shall be illustrated and noted on planting plan. Trees are to be located so that the mature canopies do not encroach into the access road clear zone of 28 feet wide and 13.5 feet high.

Perimeter landscape design shall coordinate with surrounding properties. Select street trees to match adjacent existing or approved species. Shrub and ground cover selections are to match or complement adjacent developments.

Avoid plants that require cutting back to keep them within a specific area or at a trimmed height. Carefully select and locate plants where they will be allowed to grow to maturity and keep their natural shape.

Landscape surrounding pool enclosures shall adhere to the restrictions outlined in the California Health and Safety Code, Article 2.5. The Swimming Pool Safety Act. Trees outside of enclosure shall not provide an opportunity for access (climbing) into pool area. Trees within 10’ of enclosure are subject to City’s review and approval.

Linear root barriers shall be installed for all trees located within 5 feet of paving and within 10 feet of city right-of-way.

Utilities and light standard locations shall be coordinated with Owner’s engineering team to avoid conflicts with required tree locations and utility screening.

Narrow planter width at head of parking stalls along the south-east perimeter shall be reconfigured to provide minimum 5’ interior width planter, clear of bumper overhang area to provide the required perimeter trees.

The landscape plans shall show the Sambucus Nigra (Black Elderberry) along the project perimeter adjacent to the jurisdictional area and the confirmation of lower landscape coverage for the preservation and enhancement of this biological resource.

The SWPPP shall provide a 4-inch layer of approved bark mulch to achieve 70% slope coverage year round in accordance with NPDES requirements for slopes greater than 3-feet vertical height, or when determined to be necessary by a soil or civil engineer and/or licensed landscape architect.

Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit:

The landscape plans shall be approved by the City’s Landscape Architect and Assigned Planner.

Landscape treatment surrounding pool enclosures shall adhere to the restrictions outlined in the California Health and Safety Code, Article 2.5, “The Swimming Pool Safety Act.” Trees within 10-feet of pool enclosure area shall be subject to City’s review and approval.

Prior to the Initiation of Landscape Construction:

Contact City’s Assigned Planner or Landscape Architect to determine if a pre-job meeting with the job site superintendent and the landscape contractor will be required. No landscaping shall occur prior to the meeting or the City’s determination that it will not be required.

Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits:

All street frontage improvements, including required street trees, parkway planting, and irrigation, shall be provided in the first phase of construction. Street frontage landscape shall be inspected and approved prior to first occupancy.

Per Title 16.28 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, all required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be installed in a condition acceptable to the City. The owner’s Landscape Architect shall provide inspections throughout the landscape installation process. The owner shall provide the City’s Assigned Planner with a Landscape Certificate of Completion documentation package at the time of final inspection request. The City will review the Certificate of Completion and conduct a final inspection to ensure that the landscape installation is in compliance with all City policies, practices and the approved landscape plans. The Certificate of Completion shall be complete with irrigation water audit, irrigation schedules, landscape maintenance schedules, and soil management report.

Per Title 16.28 of the Murrieta Municipal Code, performance securities, in the amount determined by the City to guarantee the adequate maintenance of the landscaping materials and irrigation system in accordance with the approved plans for a period of one (1) year from the date of final clearance of the installed landscaping by the City, shall be posted with the Planning Department. Acceptable forms of security shall be limited to cash deposit, cash bonds, or irrevocable letters of credit. The performance securities may be released one (1) year after final clearance of the installed landscaping by the City, upon written request by the owner, if the landscaping has been adequately maintained. A deposit to cover re-inspection of the landscape, at the current City rate shall be posted with the Planning Department prior to re-inspection for maintenance bond release.

Street frontage improvements are planned concurrently with the construction of the on-site work and shall be complete to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Engineering Department recommends the following Conditions of Approval.

General Requirements
If the project consists of multiple discretionary reviews and conditions of approval. All conditions of approval shall be referenced as “the conditions of approval” and shall be incorporated as a single project.

Any alteration to the final conditions of approval by the Permittee/Owner shall be reviewed by staff to determine whether approval of alteration shall be subject to M.M.C. Section 16.80.070, Changes to an Approved Project.

All items required to be submitted shall be, at a minimum, in electronic format (e.g., PDF, Word). Hard copies may also be required.

All conditions as approved shall be completed by the Permittee/Owner at no cost to the City, unless specified otherwise.

All designs shall conform to the City of Murrieta Municipal Code, Development Code, Standard Drawings, and Circulation Element.

Prior to any permit issuance, all relevant plans and reports shall be prepared in accordance with the Murrieta Municipal Code, reviewed, all applicable fees paid, and approved by the City Engineer.

As part of the initial submittal of plans, reports, etc., for any grading permit or any other grant of approval, the Permittee/Owner shall submit the approved discretionary plans and reports (e.g., Preliminary Grading Plan, Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, Preliminary Hydrology Study, etc.) that were approved as part of the Discretionary Review Process, in addition to all applicable onsite and offsite plans, reports, reference documents, and/or document(s) deemed relevant for the issuance of a permit.

The conditions herein, when addressing grading plans, imply precise grading plans. Any other type of grading plan (e.g., mass, rough) will be explicitly named when applicable. Moreover, grading plans not specifically identified herein are not approved as part of these conditions of approval.

Grading plans’ 1st submittal, with building pad location and elevation information, shall be submitted prior to, or concurrently with, building plans’ 1st submittal. However, building plans’ 1st submittal shall NOT be submitted prior to grading plans’ 1st submittal. Moreover, building plans’ 2nd submittal shall incorporate all applicable 1st review grading plans’ comments. Subsequent building plan submittals shall also coincide with grading plans’ latest and applicable revisions.

Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit, all conditions set forth in these Conditions of Approval shall be completed and accepted/as-built.

In addition to any applicable permit issuance, an Encroachment Permit shall also be obtained from the Engineering Department prior to commencement of any construction within City right-of-way or public jurisdiction easements.

If applicable, an Encroachment Permit, or any other applicable type of permit or allowance, shall be obtained from CalTrans, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, etc. prior to commencement of any construction within their right-of-way. Proof of permit issuance, or verification of acknowledgement with no permit issuance requirement, shall be submitted prior to city-issued permit issuance affecting said easement(s). Additionally, said approvals/acknowledgements shall be identified on the subject grading and/or improvement plans, as applicable.

The Permittee/Owner shall submit a current hyperlinked Preliminary Title Report (PTR) with active connectivity to all referenced recorded documents identified within the Preliminary Title Report.

In addition to the hyperlinked PTR, all referenced recorded documents shall also be submitted, in PDF format.

It is understood that the Site Plan correctly shows all existing and proposed easements, travel ways, grading, drainage courses, etc., and that any omission may require the resubmittal of documents and/or plans associated with this application for additional consideration.

The Permittee/Owner shall defend (with attorneys approved by the City), indemnify and hold harmless the City of Murrieta, its agents, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, actions, or proceedings against the City or its agents, officers, or employees, to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or legislative body concerning any approvals. The City will promptly notify the Permittee/Owner of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City and will cooperate fully in the defense.

All Engineering Plans (e.g., Improvement Plans, Grading Plans) shall be coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to the site and shall be submitted on standard 24" x 36" City-formatted bond sheets. The Permittee/Owner shall review all plan check comments, make certain their consultants address all comments in each subsequent submittal, and return all plan check comments with each subsequent submittal. Failure to do so may result in additional plan check fees due to additional review time.

The Permittee/Owner shall comply with all current and applicable requirements set forth in the City of Murrieta’s Municipal Code, Development Code, Standard Drawings, Ordinances, Policies, and Resolutions, along with all applicable State (e.g., State Water Resources Control Board) and Federal regulations, whether or not such provisions or requirements have been specifically set forth in these conditions, all of which are now incorporated herein by reference, and fully set forth at this point.

Prior to approval of any plans, reports, or legal documents and/or permit issuance, the Permittee/Owner shall pay all outstanding plan check and processing fees.

Security bonds, for a portion of the construction costs as outlined in the final cost estimate(s), shall be in the form of a cash deposit, as approved by the City Engineer.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMIT, THE PERMITTEE/OWNER SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING Grants of Easements
All offers of dedication and conveyances shall be submitted for review and recorded as directed by the Engineering Department. The Permittee/Owner shall incur all costs associated with the formation of a suitable maintenance district for all associated easements.

All easements and/or right-of-way dedications shall be offered via an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication to the City or other appropriate agency and shall continue in force until the City or other agency accepts or abandons/rejects such offer(s). All dedications shall be free from all encumbrances as approved by the Engineering Department.

Easements, when required for roadways, slopes, landscaping, drainage, utilities, etc., both onsite and offsite, shall be per separate document(s) as approved by the City Engineer. All grants of easements shall be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit.

Vacation or Abandonment of Easements
Any proposed vacation(s) and/or abandonment(s) of existing right of way or public easements shall be per separate instrument(s) as approved by the City Engineer.

All vacations and/or abandonments, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Engineering Department and/or City Council, prior to being signed, notarized, and recorded. A copy of the notarized and recorded copy shall be provided to the City.

All vacations and/or abandonments shall be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit.

Any vacations and/or abandonments of street right-of-way shall be at the discretion of, and final approval by, the City Council.

Street Improvement Plans
The Street Improvement Plan shall include the following “Improvement Note” to identify required improvements prior to occupancy:
“All public improvements, as identified in the project’s conditions of approval and approved public street improvement plans, shall be constructed/completed and accepted/as-built prior to first certificate of occupancy.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide the following items, but may be required to provide additional items to substantiate the proposed design:

A Street Improvement Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, or licensed specialist, in accordance with City standards, Caltrans standards, and/or MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

The Street Improvement Plan may include within it, but may not be limited to, the following:

Standard section(s), plan(s), profile(s), station values, elevations, dimensions.

Signing and Striping plan, included with the street improvement plans for the project.

Traffic Signal Plan included with the street improvement plans for the project.

Wet Utility Plans (e.g., storm drain, water, sewer) included with the street improvement plans for the project.

A Cost Estimate, prepared, signed, and stamped, by the registered civil engineer preparing the plans. The cost estimate shall include all costs, but not limited to, plan preparation, plan check fees, permit fees, bonding, staking, construction costs, stormwater best management practices, erosion control, soils engineering; construction management, etc.

The Permittee/Owner shall design, for the guarantee of construction, the following public improvements to the current City of Murrieta Circulation Element and corresponding City standards. Improvements may include, but are not limited to: asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter; concrete sidewalk; streetlights; drainage facilities; water quality best management practices; signing and striping; utilities, including but not limited to, water and sewer; landscaping; with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Added by Planning Commission Errata 3-27-24 Design Murrieta Hot Springs Rd frontage to be improved to a half width of sixty-seven feet (67’) centerline to right-of-way plus an additional width opposite centerline, to accommodate required improvements, per Urban Arterial Highway City Standard Drawing #102. The following shall be provided, but may not be limited to:

An interim improvement/striping plan shall be provided to include, but may not be limited to:

Five-foot (5’) concrete sidewalk from Jefferson Ave to the existing sidewalk east of the drainage open channel.

Frontage parkway
Eastbound right turn lane into frontage driveway
Eight-foot (8’) bike lane
Two (2) Eastbound thru lanes
The required improvements shall include, and clearly show, connectivity to existing improvements, along the project’s entire frontage, opposite centerline, and east of the easterly property line to transition into the existing thru lanes, or modify existing improvements thereof to ensure functional transition/connectivity. This may include, but may not be limited to:

Striping
Pedestrian ramps/crosswalks
Traffic signal(s) / pole(s) relocation and all its appurtenances Provide a design for a one foot (1’) wide pin-on raised median to prevent left turns from westbound Murrieta Hot Springs Rd into the frontage driveway. The length of the median shall extend beyond the driveway’s centerline to the satisfaction of the Traffic Engineer, and subject to approval of the City Engineer.

Provide a design identifying full improvements - bike lanes; eastbound/westbound travel lanes; painted and raised medians, and modifying the existing median east of the site as the two thru lanes transition into the existing travel lanes; all as directed by the Traffic Engineer, and subject to approval of the City Engineer.

The project’s frontage shall identify the required parkway to accommodate the enhanced parkway landscape.

As applicable, callout right-of-way dedication/vacation along the frontage to provide the required right-of-way for the requested improvements.

Re/stripe half width, and/or opposite centerline.

Transition striping from the proposed frontage may be required to commence at the project boundary and extend offsite to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Transition striping may include, but is not limited to:

East of the project’s easterly boundary
Due to proposed improvements and striping, the Permittee/Owner shall identify the limits of a reslurry, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

Due to proposed improvements, a note shall be added on the plans indicating “reslurry/resurface of existing roadway may be expanded upon, during construction, at the discretion of the City’s Construction Inspector and may be subject to review/approval by the City Engineer”.

Provide a design for a Type “D-1” Curb, Case A, per City Standard Dwg No. 304.

Placement of curb shall begin at the gutter lip near the beginning of curb return at Jefferson Ave, adjacent to proposed dual right turns onto eastbound Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.

Alignment shall delineate chevrons along entire frontage.

Curb shall extend straight to parallel Jefferson Ave with a painted thirty-five foot (35’) radius to then parallel Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, to simulate a standard curb return for said intersection.

Placement of curb shall end at project’s easterly property line, at proposed 5 ft sidewalk, with a break to ensure drainage flow.

Curb face height shall be as approved by the City Engineer.

Breaks shall occur to accommodate the following:
both pedestrian crosswalks crossing Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.

Eighteen inch (18”) breaks intermittently fifty ft (50’) off-center, and as needed to ensure drainage flow.

Non-contiguous at both beginning and end points to ensure uninterrupted drainage flow.

Site access via the main driveway fronting Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.

Standard white fog line shall be painted adjacent to curb.

Final alignment, and its details, shall be as agreed upon by the Traffic Engineer and approved by the City Engineer.

Design Jefferson Ave frontage to be improved to a half width of fifty-five feet (55’) centerline to right-of-way, per Arterial Highway City Standard Drawing #101. The following shall be provided, but may not be limited to:
i) The required improvements shall include, and clearly show, connectivity to existing improvements along the project’s entire frontage and/or opposite centerline. ii) An additional width shall be provided to accommodate the dual right-turn from Jefferson Ave to Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, per the General Plan Circulation Element and the satisfaction of the City Engineer. iii) An additional width shall be provided to accommodate the right-turn/decel lane into the project’s driveway fronting Jefferson Ave. iv) Provide a design identifying full improvements - bike lanes; northbound/southbound travel lanes; painted and raised medians west, and modify existing medians; all as directed by the Traffic Engineer, and subject to approval by the City Engineer. v) The project’s frontage shall identify the required parkway to accommodate the enhanced parkway landscape. vi) As applicable, callout right-of-way dedication/vacation along the frontage to provide the required right-of-way for the requested improvements. vii) Re/stripe half width, and/or opposite centerline.

Transition striping from the proposed frontage may be required to commence at the project boundary and extend offsite to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. viii) Due to proposed improvements and striping, the Permittee/Owner shall identify the limits of a reslurry, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. ix) Due to proposed improvements, a note shall be added on the plans indicating “reslurry/resurface of existing roadway may be expanded upon, during construction, at the discretion of the City’s Construction Inspector and may be subject to review/approval by the City Engineer”.

The centerline profile may be required to extend a minimum of 300 feet beyond the project boundaries showing grade, alignment, and/or striping, depending on the proposed design and existing conditions.

All street improvements shall be designed to provide adequate right-of-way and transitions to existing improvements.

Proper right-of-way shall be dedicated at the following corner(s). The ultimate right-of-way shall be chamfered between both frontage roads. Each end point being at the road frontage’s right-of-way line, perpendicular to the point of ultimate curb return.

Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Jefferson Ave
The Permittee/Owner shall provide an improved pedestrian ramp/crosswalk at the project’s southwesterly corner including a ramp opposite the crosswalk to the northwest (Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Jefferson Ave), per City Std. 321.

Improvement plans shall show all existing and proposed drainage and stormwater facilities onsite and offsite, including surface and subsurface construction. Drainage impacts shall also be identified for the adjacent drainage channel.

The interim improvements for Murrieta Hot Springs Rd shall provide uninterrupted flow from the public right-of-way into the drainage open channel adjacent to the site.

Drainage impacts shall also be identified for the adjacent drainage channel, as well as coordination with impacted jurisdictional agency.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide a design to construct/reconstruct handicap access ramps within the project’s frontage public right-of-way to current ADA requirements (e.g., ramps with truncated domes/warning detection systems). Title II of the American Disabilities Act prohibits local governments from discriminating against persons with disabilities. This may include providing handicap access ramps across the street or driveway, or adjacent to the project’s property line(s), to ensure public safety, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

Pedestrian ramps fronting, adjacent to, and/or near the project shall be improved/provided to current ADA standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

Pedestrian sidewalks and ramps, fronting, adjacent to, and near the project, shall be improved/provided, to ensure continuous connectivity to the nearest RTA bus stop and to current ADA standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide truncated domes/warning detection systems at the project’s Murrieta Hot Springs Rd and Jefferson Ave frontage driveways.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide an improved pedestrian ramp/crosswalk at the project’s southwesterly corner including a ramp opposite the crosswalk to the northwest (Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Jefferson Ave), per City Std. 321.

If the proposed project opposite Murrieta Hot Springs Rd (DP 2022-2685) provides their required frontage improvements prior to this project’s improvements, this project shall tie into and complete the required crosswalk improvements.

If the proposed project opposite Murrieta Hot Springs Rd (DP 2022-2685) provides their required frontage improvements prior to this project’s improvements, this project shall provide a design/improvements showing functional connectivity to DP 2022-2685’s installed improvements.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide a design for bus turnouts at all existing and proposed bus stops as determined by the Engineering Department and the Riverside Transit Agency. The bus turnout may not be required if located within a right-turn lane for access onto the site, as approved by the City Engineer.

If a bus stop does not exist, and is not required, the Permittee/Owner shall provide proof from RTA indicating a bus stop is not required.

City-maintained drainage facilities located outside of city right-of-way shall be accompanied with proper public drainage easements and monumentation for review and approval by the City, and recorded on a city-approved format.

All storm drain easement widths shall adhere to Riverside County’s storm drain easement width chart and have a maximum cross slope of 5%.

The parkway cross slope in the public right-of-way shall be two percent, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.

Driveways and Site Access shall conform to Development Code 16.34.080.

The exact depth of street structural section and subgrade requirement shall be based on subgrade "R" value tests and the appropriate Traffic Index for the type of street, as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer, along with City Standard 120, whichever is greater.

Existing street pavement along the project’s frontage(s), shall be core tested to determine if the existing structural section meets current City Standards. Core testing shall be taken by a qualified engineer at locations approved by the Director of Public Works. Substandard sections shall be reconstructed or overlaid. The Director of Public Works shall have the final approval for all street conditions and the limits of the pavement reconstruction and/or resurfacing.

Core testing shall be done prior to grading permit issuance to identify the limits of reconstruction, if applicable, and shown on the improvement plans.

At the discretion of the Permittee/Owner, core testing may be deferred to after permit issuance (e.g., during construction) but is subject to unforeseen conditions and approval processes that may delay construction.

The exact alignment, width, and design of all turning lanes, travel lanes, driveways, striping, and all other traffic control devices and measures, including turnouts, bike lanes, and width transitions, shall be approved by the City Engineer.

A light-emitting diode for the public and private street lighting system shall be shown on the street improvement plans and shall be installed at locations specified by the City Engineer at no cost to the public. All installations shall be compliant with the City’s Street Lighting Standards, 619, 620, and 620C.

If the project is to be phased, the Permittee/Owner shall submit detailed plans describing activities for the entire phase(s). A Phasing Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and Planning Division Director. The plans shall address, in detail, the following, but not limited to, items:

Demonstrate that, all conditions of prior phase have been satisfactorily completed or addressed per phase.

The Permittee/Owner shall implement the requirements of the current General Construction Permit at all times to prevent discharge from the site for all phases of construction (e.g., demolition, grading, vertical construction, landscape/hardscape). Sediment and erosion controls shall be appropriately applied for the risk level assigned to the project.

Submit a landscape plan to the Planning Division that addresses both short term and long term slope stability and dust control including all temporary and permanent buildable pads. This plan shall also include all required BMP’s and storm water design features.

Should the Permittee/Owner decide to develop phases out of numerical sequence with the approved phasing as shown on the plan, all conditions required of the proceeding phases shall be completed unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Planning. Other conditions may be imposed by the City Engineer and Planning Division Director to allow phased construction.

The Water Quality Improvement Plans (WQIP), approved as part of the grading plans, shall address the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be utilized for each phase of development. The WQIP shall include an overview of project phasing that shows each project phase, prior to activation of the area for use in accordance with Order R9-2013-0001, that 100% of the impervious area for that phase will be treated and retained to meet water quality and hydro-modification requirements.

All existing street monuments within or abutting this project site shall be preserved. If such monuments are damaged or destroyed, the Permittee/Owner shall retain a licensed land surveyor or a qualified registered civil engineer to reset those monuments per City Standards 617a, 617b, and 617c, and file the necessary information with the County Recorder’s office as required by California Business and Professions Code Section 8771. If damaged, existing monuments that are no longer relevant do not have to be replaced, subject to approval by the City Engineer.

If reconstructing an existing street or existing intersection, the Permittee/Owner shall provide a design with callouts for street centerline monuments to be set per City Std. 617a, 617b, and 617c, and elevations provided, unless specified otherwise by the City Engineer, or assignees.

Ensure street centerline monumentation for the following street(s) and/or following intersection(s):

Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
Jefferson Ave
Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Jefferson Ave intersection
Centerline tie notes may be provided, when applicable as noted on City Std. 616, on 8.5 x 11 mylar sheets (identify locations if possible). Prior to installation, each location where tie notes may apply shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, or assignees, to determine monument type to be used.

Traffic Plans
Permittee/Owner shall provide a Street Improvement Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards, Caltrans standards, and MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide a Signing and Striping plan, designed by a registered Civil Engineer and included with the street improvement plans for the project.

Corner property line cut off for vehicular sight distance and installation of pedestrian and traffic control facilities shall be provided at all street intersections and entrances in accordance with City Standards. The line of sight shall be shown on all grading, street improvement, and landscape plans in accordance with Std. 214. Signs are not allowed within the Limited Use Area.

Traffic signal improvements shall be designed to coincide with the street improvements as approved by the City Traffic Engineer. Right-or-way acquisition necessary for street and traffic signal improvements shall be the responsibility of the Permittee/Owner. Traffic signals are not eligible for DIF credit.

Sewer & Water
Verify capacity of proposed sewer and water systems and provide approval from the Health Department or the governing Sewer and Water District that the proposed sewer and water system is compliant with the District’s master plan.

The Permittee/Owner shall design and guarantee the construction of all sewer and water improvements necessary to serve this project. Private sewer force mains are not allowed in the public right-of-way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.

Utilities
The Permittee/Owner shall provide a design to install all existing and proposed utility systems underground. Utility systems include, but may not be limited to, electric lines 32kv and lower, telephone, and cable TV. The utilities shall be designed in accordance with City Codes and utility provider(s).

All applicable appurtenances shall also be coordinated with the building department and engineering department for review of proposed locations. Easements shall also be provided as required.

If there are any electric lines 33kv and higher, those existing lines will not be required to be placed underground.

Electric lines not required to be underground shall be relocated to accommodate required public roadway/parkway improvements.

Above-ground Edison transformers shall be located behind the right-of-way line. If necessary, retaining walls shall also be located behind the right-of-way and limited to maximum five feet in height. Safety railing is required for retaining wall heights above thirty inches.

Permittee/Owner shall provide a design identifying location of all wet utilities (e.g., water, sewer, storm drain, recycled, etc.).

Grading
The Permittee/Owner shall provide the following items, but may be required to provide additional items to substantiate the proposed design:

A Grading Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with currently accepted design standards. The plan shall incorporate Grading Information, Erosion & Sediment Control Measures, Mitigation Measures as applicable, and Site Design & Source Control (Low Impact Development (LID)), as well as Pollutant Control and Hydromodification as applicable.

The Grading Plan shall include within it the following:

A Water Quality Improvement Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards and approved by the Engineering Department.

A Storm Drain Improvement Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards and approved by the Engineering Department.

An Erosion Control Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards and approved by the Engineering Department.

The Grading Plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall also include, but may not be limited to:

Include a topographic map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor. The topographic map shall indicate property lines, topographic features and existing and/or proposed structures. Said map shall include two-foot contour lines and/or sufficient spot elevations to clearly represent existing and proposed topographical features, and existing and proposed drainage patterns. Survey shall extend minimum 100 feet beyond limits of work. Said map shall also show entire property boundary including any assumed found monuments, and bearings and distances based on record information.

Depict the limits of grading and provide cross sections as needed.

Incorporate all recommendations pursuant to the Hydrology/Hydraulic Report prepared for the project.

Incorporate all stormwater best management practices as quantified in the Water Quality Management Plan.

Include mitigation measures and project modifications as recommended in the required Geotechnical Report prepared for the project.

Depict the location of existing or proposed easements within the property boundary, as well as adjacent easement(s) which may impact, or may be impacted by, the project.

All onsite storm drain systems shall be privately owned and maintained. Private storm drain systems may connect to public storm drain facilities by installing cleanouts situated immediately adjacent to, and within, the public right-of-way.

Pay to City all County of Riverside Development Impact Fees applicable at time of grading permit issuance or as otherwise approved by ordinance. In the event these fees have been previously paid, the Permittee/Owner shall provide proof of payment. Said fees may include, but are also not limited to, the following:

Riverside County Area Drainage Fee
Kangaroo Rat Fee
Multiple Species Habitat Conversation Plan (MSHCP) Fee
Obtain written clearance, as deemed necessary by the Engineering Department, from the following departments/agencies:

Planning Division
Community Services Department
Building & Safety Division
Fire Department
Landscape (Planning)
Sewer and Water District(s)
The Permittee/Owner shall obtain and provide the City with written clearance or a non-interference letter from Southern California Edison (SCE) prior to grading plan approval. Permittee/Owner shall submit directly to SCE.

If blasting of rock is required, a blasting permit will be required as part of the grading permit process. A blasting permit shall be obtained through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Notification shall also be provided to the City of Murrieta Police and Fire Departments prior to blasting.

If any water wells are found onsite, the intent shall be identified on the grading plan (e.g., if inoperable…to be abandoned; if operable…to be protected in place, etc.). If to be protected in place, easements may apply. Additionally, if to be abandoned, they shall be abandoned in a manner approved by the State Department of Water Resources and Riverside County Health Department. Confirmation of abandonment approval shall be provided to the City.

A qualified biologist shall delineate jurisdiction areas and cultural resource areas that are not to be disturbed. Identify the installation of fencing and a locked access gate to delineate the areas of avoidance.

Construction fencing shall be placed so as not to interfere with sight distance and comply with City Std. No. 214.

City-maintained drainage facilities located outside of city right-of-way shall be accompanied with proper public drainage easements to be reviewed and approved by the City and recorded on a city-approved format.

All storm drain easement widths shall adhere to Riverside County’s storm drain easement width chart and have a maximum cross slope of 5%.

All existing property monuments within or abutting this project site shall be preserved. If such monuments are damaged or destroyed, the Permittee/Owner shall retain a licensed land surveyor or a qualified registered civil engineer to reset those monuments per City Standards and file the necessary information with the County Recorder’s office as required by California Business and Professions Code Section 8771. If damaged, existing monuments that are no longer relevant do not have to be replaced, subject to approval by the City Engineer.

Geotechnical
A comprehensive geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered Geotechnical Engineer and submitted to the engineering department as part of the initial grading plan check.

The report shall address in-situ soils conditions; shall provide the following, but not be limited to:
a percolation/infiltration analysis;
identify any geotechnical hazards for the site;
provide recommendations for the construction of engineered structures, provide preliminary pavement sections,
provide slope stability analysis,
identify faults that may affect the proposed project and confirm buildings meet setback requirements, as applicable. evaluate slope stability and potential effect of proposed construction on nearby slopes, public right-of-way and neighboring properties. address the feasibility of long-term infiltration of stormwater runoff onsite, and if subdrains will be required for any proposed infiltration BMPs.

Provide recommendations for any special construction methods as necessary.

All recommended measures identified in the report shall be incorporated into the project design. If located in a Geologic Special Study Zone, the report may, at the discretion of the City Engineer, be subject to a third-party review. If third party review is required, the Permittee/Owner must submit an application and schedule to have any open trenches inspected by a City-approved third-party reviewing consultant.

If project is determined to be a “Priority Development Project”, a geotechnical engineer, civil engineer, certified engineering geologist or certified hydrogeologist shall prepare a percolation analysis and determine infiltration rates for the purpose of determining water quality best management practices (i.e., Water Quality Management Plan).

See Appendix A, Section 1.8 – Final Report, of the Riverside County Low Impact Development BMP Design Handbook, as a guide for preparing the analysis.

Infiltration testing requirements shall adhere to Appendix A – Infiltration Testing, of the Riverside County Low Impact Development BMP Design Handbook (e.g. Table 1 Infiltration Testing Requirements).

A note shall be added on the grading plan identifying the infiltration rates used in the WQMP. If BMP locations differ, laterally and/or vertically, from the WQMP, additional infiltration tests may be required to be conducted and submitted for review and approval by the City.

Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
The Permittee/Owner shall provide a Water Quality Management Plan (Report) prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with currently accepted design standards.

Water Quality Improvement Plans (WQIP) shall be integrated with the grading plans and included as part of the grading plans. Prior to final approval of the grading plans, the grading plans shall be in conformance with the Project-Specific WQMP.

A Final Project-Specific WQMP shall be submitted to the City for approval with the grading plan check application and approved by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of a grading permit. The WQMP shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

The Permittee/Owner, assigns, or heirs shall allow the City to enter the premises to conduct periodic inspections to ensure that the WQMP is being implemented, maintained, and to review the inspection and maintenance records.

Prepare a hydromodification analysis utilizing continuous simulation of the geomorphically significant flows starting at 10% of the 2-year runoff and up to the 10-year runoff (85th percentile Design Capture Volume (DCV)). The analysis must have a maximum interval of 1-hour, or 15-minutes, and contain a minimum of 37 years of data.

The 85th percentile DCV of on-site drainage shall be treated on site in accordance with the current NPDES MS4 Permit and the City’s latest Water Quality Management Plan. The drainage shall be treated onsite prior to entering public right-of-way.

When continuous simulation is prepared, and acceptable, the continuous simulation may be used in-lieu of the 1, 3, 6 and 24-hour duration for the 2, 5, and 10-year frequency storms, if applicable.

The WQMP shall incorporate, but not be limited to, the following:

Site design BMP’s,
Source control BMP’s,
Pollutant control BMP’s,
Hydromodification
The WQMP shall identify affected and 303(d) receiving water bodies, applicable water-quality objectives, total maximum daily loads (TMDLS), pollutants of concern for the project type, and estimates for post-construction discharge rates (with all BMPs in place), and demonstrate that the project pollutant loads will be treated in accordance with the most current NPDES MS4 permit and will not cause a violation of the water quality objectives. The structural treatment and hydro-modification controls shall remove project pollutants anticipated to be generated by the project for the benefit of downstream impaired water bodies listed by the SWRCB 303(d) to a medium removal efficiency or better for the pollutants of concern.

Long term operation and maintenance requirements, inspection and maintenance checklist; Record a restrictive covenant to ensure operation, maintenance, funding, and transfer of requirements.

The post-construction best management practices (BMPs) outlined in the approved Final project-specific WQMP shall be incorporated in the grading/improvement plans.

A Water Quality Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded with the County Recorder and proof of the recordation shall be provided to the City. The agreement shall include summaries of water quality/hydromodification facilities and operations & maintenance.

The Maintenance Agreement shall identify public BMPs to be maintained by the development’s assigned entity.

The agreement shall also identify if the development’s assigned entity fails to maintain said BMP(s) the City is authorized to maintain or replace BMP(s) for continued compliance and shall be reimbursed by the assigned entity.

A copy of the Final Project-Specific WQMP shall be kept onsite at all times. The Permittee/Owner shall make the occupants, tenants, staff, employees, and contractors aware of this document and educate them on the contents.

The project shall demonstrate infiltration abilities by converting the percolation tests taken at locations of proposed infiltration/biofiltration BMPs. Proposed BMPs shall be per the guidelines of the City of Murrieta’s 2018 Santa Margarita Region Water Quality Management Plan and the most current order under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit initiated under section 2 of the Federal Clean Water Act. The most current order shall be incorporated, as applicable.

The grading plan shall add a note to confirm the infiltration rates coincide with the rates used in the Water Quality Management Plan. If BMPs are to be placed in areas and/or depths different from the original infiltration testing, thereby posing potentially different infiltration rates from those originally obtained, new infiltration testing may be required, and BMP designs may be impacted.

It is the responsibility of the Permittee/Owner to ensure all applicable BMPs are correctly utilized as referenced in the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) BMP Fact Sheet, and all maintenance measures implemented. “As a residential area development, the Permittee/Owner shall ensure that minimum residential BMPs are being implemented. Such BMPs should address, at minimum:
automobile repair,
maintenance and washing and parking;
home and garden care activities and product use (pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers); disposal of trash, pet waste, green waste, and household hazardous waste.

The Permittee/Owner shall reference the following brochures and California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) BMP Fact Sheets:

Brochures:

Automotive Maintenance and Car Care Brochure
Landscape and Garden
10 Ways to Save Water Outdoors
After the Storm
What’s the Scoop
Landscape and Garden
Pools, Spas and Fountains,
CASQA BMP Fact Sheets:

SC-20 – Vehicle and Equipment Fueling
SC 21 – Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
SC 22 – Vehicle and Equipment Repair
SC 43 – Parking / Storage Area Maintenance
SC 73 – Landscape Maintenance
SD 10 – Site Design and Landscape Planning
SD 12 – Efficient Irrigation
Where applicable, provide 12-foot-wide x 6 inch thick concrete paved access to storm drain facilities with 12 percent maximum grade. Turnarounds are required, but may be waived depending on overall accessibility and, at the discretion of the Public Works Director.

The Permittee/Owner shall submit, for City review and approval, a mechanism ensuring ongoing long-term maintenance for the onsite post-construction Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Hydrology & Hydraulics
The Permittee/Owner shall provide a Hydrology & Hydraulics Reports prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with currently accepted design standards.

Ensure the Report addresses any proposed commingled flows from adjacent properties, unless procedures are incorporated to otherwise convey and properly dispose of the flows without commingling.

Alteration to the existing drainage pattern, including concentration or diversion of flows, are not allowed, unless the Permittee/Owner obtains permission and/or agreements from the affected property owner(s). This may involve, but is not limited to, obtaining notarized/recorded letters of permission and/or agreements, securing drainage easements and/or ponding easements, constructing adequate drainage improvements, and providing a maintenance mechanism for private drainage facilities.

The Permittee/Owner shall be responsible for mitigating impacts created by changes in drainage runoff course, water quality, hydro-modification, concentration, or quantity to the satisfaction of the City Engineer for both on-site and off-site drainage.

Accept and properly dispose of all offsite drainage currently flowing onto and/or through the site.

If possible, all drainage shall be conveyed onto public property. Cross lot drainage shall not be allowed. Where unavoidable, proper permissions, agreements, and easements shall be obtained by the Permittee/Owner.

The report shall show all existing and proposed onsite and/or offsite public and/or private drainage facilities intended to discharge the runoff. The study shall include a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy of the drainage facilities. Runoff from the development or partial phase of development of the property shall meet the following criteria:

Permittee/Owner shall be responsible for mitigating impacts created to changes in drainage runoff course or quantity, for both on-site and off-site drainage, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

Do not significantly exceed the existing natural discharge quantities.

Street storm flows shall not exceed top of curb for the 10-year storm event.

Must contain storm flows within the street right-of-way for the 100-year event.

All inlets, outlets, pipes, channels, basins, etc. must be capable of conveying the 100-year storm.

Sump conditions shall be designed to convey the 100-year storm flows Secondary emergency escape path shall be provided.

If the project discharges/connects to an off-site detention basin, provide permission to drain/connect from the owner of basin or system. Off-site detention basins require a Declaration of Dedication. All detention measures shall have positive drainage with a minimum 48-hr draw-down time and be empty within 72 hours.

Standing water is not permitted.

Detention for projects that are 10 acres or greater shall analyze for the 1, 3, 6 and 24-hour duration for the 2, 5, and 10-year frequency storms.

When continuous simulation is prepared (see Water Quality Management Plan section), and acceptable, the continuous simulation may be used in-lieu of the 1, 3, 6 and 24-hour duration for the 2, 5, and 10-year frequency storms, if applicable.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The development shall comply with all applicable regulations established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as set forth in the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for urban runoff and stormwater discharge and any regulations adopted by the City pursuant to the NPDES regulations and/or requirements. Furthermore, the Permittee/Owner may be required to file a Notice of Intent with the State Water Resources Control Board to obtain coverage under the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity and may be required to implement a SWPPP concurrent with the commencement of grading activities. SWPPPs shall include construction pollution prevention and pollution control measures. The applicant shall comply with all the provisions of the Clean Water Program during and after all phases of the development process, including but not limited to: mass grading, rough grading, construction of street and landscaping improvements, and construction of structures.

An adequate SWPPP shall be available to State and City Inspectors at the job site prior to commencing construction. The Permittee/Owner shall be responsible for implementation, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of the SWPPP until all construction is completed and improvements have been accepted by the City.

This document must minimize the disturbed area, label the total disturbed area, and identify equipment and material storage areas.

All grading activities shall minimize dust through compliance with AQMD Rule 403, which requires watering during earth moving operations.

All open or undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent wind/water erosion of said land. All disturbed undeveloped land shall be planted with interim landscaping or stabilized with other erosion control measures.

The Permittee/Owner shall design and install the irrigation system so runoff does not discharge into the street or storm drain system.

Grading during the wet season should identify additional BMPs for rain events that may occur as necessary for compliance with the Santa Margarita Region MS4 Permit.

A copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number from the State Water Resources Control Board shall be identified on the SWPPP.

A Notice of Termination (NOT) can then be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board. Grading during the wet season should identify additional BMPs for rain events that may occur as necessary for compliance with the Santa Margarita Region MS4 Permit. This document must minimize the disturbed area, label the maximum disturbed area, and identify equipment and material storage areas.

Erosion and sediment control details shall be submitted on the grading plans to the City's Engineering Division for review and approval. The details shall conform to City standards, codes and ordinances, and the current State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) General Construction Permit (GCP), as applicable. The details shall include landscaping and irrigation systems on exposed slopes to achieve the General Construction Permit required coverage criteria, and for acceptance by the City's Engineering Department.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS
The Permittee/Owner shall coordinate with the City’s Construction Manager with approved/signed grading and/or improvement plans and grade/construct per said plans, as approved by the City Engineer.

All easements, agreements of improvements, and dedications for required rights-of-way shall be approved by the Engineering Department.

Grading plans, with building pad location and elevation information, shall be approved, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

The building pad shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer for location and elevation. Additionally, the Soils Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction and site conditions.

The Permittee/Owner shall pay to the City all applicable Development Impact Fees as required by, and in accordance with, City Ordinance 196-98, Resolution No. 08-2107 and Resolution No. 16-3602.

The Permittee/Owner shall pay to the City the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) based on the applicable rates at time of permit.

DURING CONSTRUCTION
The Permittee/Owner shall coordinate with the City’s Construction Manager with approved/signed grading and/or improvement plans and grade/construct per said plans, as approved by the City Engineer.

Permittee/Owner shall construct all public improvements, per the approved and bonded improvement plans, as approved by the City Engineer.

Minor field changes may occur at the discretion of the City’s Construction Manager.

Changes other than minor shall be submitted to the engineering department as a construction change submittal for review by engineering and approval by the City Engineer.

The Permittee/Owner shall construct all onsite grading improvements, per the approved and bonded grading plans, as approved by the City Engineer.

Minor field changes may occur at the discretion of the City’s Construction Manager.

Changes other than minor shall be submitted to the engineering department as a construction change submittal for review by engineering and approval by the City Engineer.

If applicable, a qualified biologist shall delineate jurisdictional areas that are not to be disturbed. Barrier fencing shall be installed, as approved, delineating the areas of avoidance. Once construction is completed, the same qualified biologist shall certify that no jurisdictional area was disturbed or damaged.

Construction fencing shall be placed so as not to interfere with sight distance and comply with City Std. No. 214.

If dirt or construction debris is to be transported into, or off, the site, a haul permit will be required as part of the grading permit process. Both import and export locations must be permitted sites. If so, submit a proposed haul route plan and comply with all conditions and requirements the City Engineer may impose to the hauling operation.

The exact depth of street structural section and subgrade requirement shall be based on subgrade "R" value tests and the appropriate Traffic Index for the type of street, as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer and the City Standards, whichever is greater.

If any water wells are found onsite, they shall be protected in place or abandoned, as approved by the State Department of Water Resources and Riverside County Health Department. Confirmation of abandonment approval shall be provided to the City.

The Permittee/owner shall confirm the infiltration rates coincide with the rates used in the Water Quality Management Plan. If BMPs are to be placed in areas and/or depths different from the original infiltration testing, thereby posing potentially different infiltration rates from those originally obtained, new infiltration testing may be required and BMP designs may be impacted.

The Permittee/Owner shall construct all sewer and water improvements necessary to serve this project. Private sewer force mains are not allowed in the public right-of-way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.

The Permittee/Owner shall install all existing and proposed utility systems underground, including electric lines 32kv and lower (as applicable), telephone, and cable TV, in accordance with City Codes, the utility provider, and as approved by the City Engineer. All applicable appurtenances shall also be installed. Easements shall also be provided as required.

Above ground Edison transformers shall be installed behind the right-of-way line, as approved.

Obtain clearance from the dry utility companies and gas company.

Permittee/Owner shall install all dry, wet, and gas utilities prior to the placement of final cap or lift of asphalt pavement to avoid new street improvements from being marred by saw cuts, potholes, equipment, etc.

The building pad shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer for location and elevation. Additionally, the Soils Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction and site conditions.

Building pad certification shall be obtained prior to building footing inspection.

Building pad certification shall be obtained prior to building foundation cement pour.

The approved Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP) shall be available onsite at all times from the Notice to Proceed until the issuance Notice of Termination. Moreover, the Permittee/Owner shall be responsible for implementation, monitoring, operation and maintenance of the SWPPP until all construction is completed and improvements have been accepted by the City.

Existing street pavement along the project’s frontage(s), shall be reconstructed or overlaid, as approved by the City Engineer. If core testing was NOT done prior to permit issuance:

Existing street pavement along the project’s frontage(s), shall be core tested to determine if the existing structural section meets current City Standards. Core testing shall be taken by a qualified engineer at locations approved by the Director of Public Works. Substandard sections shall be reconstructed or overlaid. The Director of Public Works shall have the final approval for all street conditions and the limits of the pavement reconstruction and/or resurfacing.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide a construction area Traffic Control Plan, if required by the Traffic Engineer. The plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards and approved by the Engineering Department. The Traffic Control Plan shall address roadway widening / street closures / median improvement, detour or other disruption to traffic circulation as required by the Engineering Department.

Traffic signal improvements shall be installed/constructed to coincide with the street improvements as approved by the City Engineer.

The Permittee/Owner shall reconstruct existing handicap access ramps within the public right-of-way, and adjacent to the project, to current ADA requirements, as approved by the City Engineer.

The Permittee/Owner shall install the RTA-provided bus stop/shelter if approved by the City Engineer.

All existing street monuments within or abutting this project site shall be preserved. If such monuments are damaged or destroyed, the Permittee/Owner shall retain a licensed land surveyor or a qualified registered civil engineer to reset those monuments per City Standards 617a, 617b, 617c, and file the necessary information with the County Recorder’s office as required by California Business and Professions Code Section 8771. If damaged, existing monuments that are no longer relevant do not have to be replaced, subject to approval by the City Engineer.

For reconstructed existing street(s) and/or intersection(s), street centerline monuments shall be set per City Std. 617a, 617b, and 617c, and elevations provided, unless specified otherwise by the City Engineer, or assignees.

Centerline tie notes may be provided, when applicable as noted on City Std. 616, on 8.5 x 11 mylar sheets (identify locations if possible). Prior to installation, each location where tie notes may apply shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, or assignees, to determine monument type to be used.

PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Prior to the issuance of the first (1st) certificate of occupancy, all public improvements, per the approved public improvement plan(s), shall be constructed, completed, and accepted/as-built, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

Prior to, but not necessarily the last, the issuance of all certificates of occupancy, final grading of the subject property shall be constructed, completed, and accepted/as-built, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

All sewer and water improvements shall be constructed, completed, and accepted in accordance with the Sewer and Water District standards.

All existing and proposed dry, wet, and gas utility lines have been undergrounded and/or relocated, and/or easements provided, as necessary.

If applicable, provide elevations for set Street Centerline Monuments.  If approved, provide centerline tie notes per City Std. 616 on 8.5 x 11 mylar sheets for all monuments set.

Demonstrate that all treatment control BMP’s described in the Final project-specific WQMP have been constructed and installed in conformance with the approved plans and specifications and the Permittee/Owner is prepared to maintain all BMP’s described in the approved Final project-specific WQMP.

The Permittee/Owner shall prepare and provide an as-built project specific Final WQMP (updated to include any changes made during construction) and demonstrate that an adequate number of copies are available for the future owners / occupants.

One (1) electronic format shall also be provided to the Department of Engineering.

The Permittee/Owner shall demonstrate that the irrigation controller and heads are set so irrigation runoff does not enter the street or storm drain systems.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide a copy of these free brochures in the new homeowner booklet: “Guidelines for Maintaining Your Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, and Garden Fountain; Outdoor Cleaning Activities and Professional Mobile Service Providers; and What’s the Scoop”.

Cleaning Activities and Professional Mobile Service Providers; and What’s the Scoop”. Include a copy of the link to the City’s website “Trash & Recycling” page that includes information that can help improve the quality of storm water runoff by providing basic information to the new homeowner. http://www.murrietaca.gov/services/trash/default.asp Inform Homeowners that Waste Management will pick up for free bulk items & electronics twice per year as part of the trash service the homeowners pay for.

Household hazardous waste products such as used motor oil, paint, and batteries can be disposed of for free at the County of Riverside facility located at 25315 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562. Hours are only from 9am to 2pm on Saturdays and closed on holiday weekends. Provide this contact phone number of (951) 486-3200 & link: http://www.rivcowm.org/HHW_Schedule.htm#_Regional_Permanent_HHW Educate the homeowner on how to operate their irrigation controller so no irrigation runoff reach the street and storm drain systems.

The Permittee/Owner shall disclose to the property owner(s) they are responsible for the maintenance of the parkway landscaping. And any other work within the public right-of-way will require an encroachment permit from the Engineering Department.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide one set of Mylars, scanned copy, and electronic copy of “As-Built” drawings of the grading and improvement plans.  The electronic copy shall be in an AutoCAD format to the satisfaction of the City’s GIS Department2.  Coordinate system shall be NAD 1983 State plane California Zone V1 FIPS 0406 Feet.

The Permittee/Owner shall provide electronic copies (thumb drive) of the approved WQMP, Hydrology/Hydraulic Report, Final Geotechnical Report, and any other applicable document(s).  Said Electronic copies shall be in a Word.doc, PDF format, and/or other acceptable Microsoft formats.

The “As-Built” mylars shall include any, and all, construction changes, as well as all dry, wet, and gas utilities.

Obtain written clearance, as deemed necessary by the Engineering Department, from the following agencies:

Planning Division
Engineering Department
Building & Safety Division
Fire Department
Landscape (Planning)
Community Services Department
Sewer and Water District(s)
Utility Companies
Southern California Edison Company

TRAFFIC
Prior to occupancy, applicant shall design, furnish and construct Jefferson Avenue from the Project’s southern boundary to Murrieta Hot Springs Road to its ultimate half width of one-hundred ten feet (110') of right-of-way, per Arterial Highway street section, City Std. No. 101. The plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City Standards, Caltrans standards, and MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

Prior to occupancy, applicant shall design, furnish, and construct the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Murrieta Hot Springs Road to accommodate the lane configurations listed below, including two right-turn lanes for the northbound approach per the enhanced geometry shown in the Focused General Plan Update (February 2020). The geometry shall include the following:

Northbound:

One U-turn turn lane (200’ of storage)
Three through lanes (existing)
One bike lane (existing)
Two right-turn lanes (218’ of storage each lane with 120’ taper) Southbound:

Two left-turn lanes (existing, 180’ each lane)
Two through lanes (existing)
One bike lane (existing)
Westbound:

Two left-turn lanes (existing)
One right-turn lane (existing, 150’ of storage)
A traffic signal modification will be required at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Murrieta Hot Springs Road, along with separate signing and striping plans. The plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City Standards, Caltrans standards, and MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

Prior to occupancy, applicant shall design, furnish, and construct Murrieta Hot Springs Road from Jefferson Avenue to the Project’s eastern boundary to its ultimate half width of one-hundred thirty-four feet (134') of right-of-way, per Urban Arterial Highway street section, City Std. No. 102 (with modified lane geometries for interim conditions). The signing and striping plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City Standards, Caltrans standards, and MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

There is currently an approved project across the street on Murrieta Hot Springs Road, referred to as Jefferson Multi-Family/JPI, DP-2022-2685. The JPI project is conditioned to install a traffic signal at their project driveway on Murrieta Hot Springs Road, which is located opposite the frontage of this project (DP-2022-2605). This project will need to coordinate with the JPI project, and will need to include the design, furnish, and construction of a traffic signal modification at the Murrieta Hot Springs Road/JPI Driveway intersection should the approved JPI project construct prior to the construction of the Murrieta Hot Springs Road frontage of this project.

Prior to occupancy, applicant shall design, furnish, and construct Project Dwy 1 at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue, to accommodate the lane configurations listed below. The plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City Standards, Caltrans standards, and MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The geometry shall include the following:

Northbound:

Three through lanes (existing)
One bike lane (existing)
One right-turn lane (200’) with 120’ taper
Southbound:

One left-turn lane (175’)
Portions of existing median to be removed to accommodate this left-turn movement.

Two through lanes (existing)
One bike lane (existing)
Westbound:

One right-turn lane
Applicant shall furnish and construct a raised median along Jefferson Avenue to restrict the westbound left-turn movement out of the driveway. City Standard Drawing No. 101 minimum lane widths will be required. A one foot wide median will be required at the southernmost end of the left-turn lane, transitioning to 10 feet wide to connect to the existing median. If additional width is necessary to maintain the minimum required lane widths per City Standard Drawing No. 101, the additional width may be taken from the landscape area on the east side of Jefferson Avenue.

Applicant shall provide Engineered Traffic Control Plans for median removal, installation of new median, project driveway installation, and sidewalk improvements along Jefferson Avenue, signed and sealed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.

Prior to occupancy, applicant shall design, furnish, and construct Project Dwy 2 at the intersection of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, to accommodate the lane configurations listed below. The plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City Standards, Caltrans standards, and MUTCD requirements, with all improvements subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The geometry shall include the following:

Northbound:

One right-turn lane
Eastbound:

Two through lanes (existing)
One bike lane
One right-turn lane (temporary until ultimate roadway is built out) Westbound:

Two through lanes (existing)
One bike lane
Applicant shall furnish and construct a raised median along Murrieta Hot Springs Road to restrict the left-turn movements into and out of the driveway. City Standard Drawing No. 102 minimum lane widths will be required (with modified lane geometries for interim conditions), subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

Applicant shall provide Engineered Traffic Control Plans for median removal, installation of new median, project driveway installation, and sidewalk improvements along Jefferson Avenue, signed and sealed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.

BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
General:

All construction shall comply with the current California Building Codes (CBC), and related Codes and Ordinances of the City of Murrieta. Digital sets of plans shall be submitted for a building and exterior site improvements; and shall include building data, building use/occupancy, construction type, actual building square foot area and related building means of egress and ensuing egress discharge to the public right-of-way.

Architectural site and on-site civil design shall correlate, and details shall comply with accessibility standards of the State of California.

Construction plan submittals shall be subject to the current California Green Building Standards Code, wherein provisions for means of achieving material conservation and resource efficiency through construction waste reduction of at least 65% recycling and/or salvage for reuse, diversion, and employment of techniques to reduce pollution through recycling of materials.

Any proposed exterior lighting shall be shown on building permit plans and shall comply with the City of Murrieta’s MMC Sec.16.18.110, Mt. Palomar Lighting Pollution Control Standards and/or equal. LED limits are 4050 lumens maximum per fixture and 3000K kelvin color rendition.

Separate permits shall be obtained from the City of Murrieta Building & Safety Division:

For individual structures and appurtenances e.g., construction trailer(s), parking lot lighting, masonry walls, retaining walls, monument signs, building and monument wall signs, gates, gate house, EV chargers, temporary power, etc. Temporary power and temporary wiring shall comply with the current California Electrical Code.

Plans submitted during the permitting process, including but not limited to, site plan, precise grade plans and building architectural features, shall not vary substantially from plans previously reviewed and approved by the Planning, Engineering or other City Departments, without prior authorization from the City Planner, City Engineer and/or Director of Building and Safety.

Detectable warnings shall be cast in place and comply with the following:

Detectable warning surfaces shall be yellow and approximate FS 33538 of SAE AMS-STD-595A. (CBC 11B-705.1.1.3.1) Required van accessible parking spaces shall be configured to be a minimum of 12’ ft. wide by 18’ ft long with a 5’ wide access aisle way on the passenger side of the vehicle. Standard accessible spaces shall be configured to be a minimum of 9’ ft. wide by 18’ ft long, adjacent to a minimum 5’ wide access aisle. Other space configurations shall be rejected.

Building Permit Application:

Digital sets of building construction plans shall be submitted, including a set of supplemental current soil report, structural calculations, energy calculations, etc. Submittals shall conform to the Electronic Plan Check Submittal Guide (Building Form IB-110). Plans must conform to Digital Submittal Requirements (Building Form DS-162). Plans shall conform to submittal requirements for new commercial structures (Building Form DS-136).

Plans submitted for building construction shall contain a full-size copy of the Final Approved set of city departments Conditions of Approval.

Submit a construction waste management plan (Building Form DS-153) for diversion of materials.

Will serve or first release forms from the governing water and sewer districts will be required.

Property and/or Building addressing shall be assigned by Planning and incorporated into the plan set, application and all related documents at time of building plan submission.

Prior to Permit Issuance:

A Waste Management Plan (Building Form DS-153), which may include a C & D letter from the Waste Management Company for the recycling, reuse and diversion of construction waste materials from landfills is required prior to the permit issuance.

All applicable fees and forms shall be paid. This may include TUMF, School, DIF, etc.

Verification of an approved, stamped and signed by the City of Murrieta Engineer, grading plan.

A fire access plan shall be approved by Murrieta City Fire Marshal and a copy or notice of approval by the City Fire Marshal shall be received by Building & Safety.

Prior to Building Final:

Final permit approvals shall be obtained, and any outstanding fees shall be paid to all City Departments, which may include Fire, Planning, Engineering, Building & Safety, and the City Landscape Architect prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Murrieta Building and Safety Division.

POLICE DEPARTMENT
The petitioner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent to the premises over which they have control.

Graffiti shall be removed from the exterior walls and windows of the premises within 24 hours of discovery at the expense of the owner or property manager.

Block Walls: All exterior perimeter block walls shall have landscaping in front of the wall (i.e. shrubbery, vines, etc.) which conforms to the existing development standards and will aid in the deterrence of graffiti and similar vandalism to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police or his designee.

Fencing: All interior fencing on the property shall be open-style; meaning the fencing must have the ability for objects and persons can be visible from the opposite side of the fencing.

Lighting: Install adequate lighting in all areas and especially ensure that all building numbers are well illuminated and visible from the street and parking areas. All condominium/apartment dwelling units shall have porch lights that are not controlled by the resident. Porch lights must use “white light” to illuminate entry and exit points of vehicles to view vehicle colors in a true light.

Building Numbering: The number of each independently addressed building on the property must be visible from 100 feet and large(at least 12 inches in height and a contrasting color from the building) and appropriately placed to be clearly seen by emergency responders.

Dwelling Unit Numbering: Each dwelling unit within a building shall be separately numbered and clearly visible from 50 feet. Numbers must be large enough (at least 6 inches in height and in a contrasting color from the building) and appropriately placed to be clearly seen by emergency responders from a vehicle from the parking lot or street. Dwelling unit numbers must be posted so they can be seen from the front of the building.

Parking spaces: Each tenant parking space shall be clearly marked by a numbering and/or lettering sequence and must not correspond to the dwelling unit number.

Minimum Security Requirements:

Deadbolts on all entry doors.
180–190-degree eye viewers on entry doors.

Anti-lift/slide devices on sliding doors and windows.
2”-3” screws in strike plates.

Proper trimming of trees and bushes.

Adequate security lighting.

Access Control:

Gates must be installed to limit points of exit and entry. White lighting must be installed to illuminate the color of the vehicle.

All gated communities must adhere to the following requirements:

A radio control device as specified by the Chief of Police; and A master key as specified by the Chief of Police for activating automatic gates or other vehicle barriers in the event of the failure of the radio control device.

A strobe light receiver device as specified by the Fire Chief; and A master key as specified by the Fire Chief for activating automatic gates or other vehicle barriers in the event of the failure of the strobe light receiver device.

In multi-family complexes where locked pedestrian access doors or gates bar entry:

Master key box as specified by the Chief of Police where a key to the door or gate is kept.

Surveillance:

Prior to Building Plan Final:

Video Surveillance System plans must be submitted to the Police Chief or designee for approval. The plans shall include the technological capabilities of the surveillance system and a project map indicating the intended placement of surveillance cameras for the project, how video records are to be maintained and how they can be accessed by law enforcement.

Prior to Occupancy
235. Video: Each multi-housing complex must install a video surveillance system capable of day and night viewing which encompasses remote areas and every entry and exit point to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police or designee. The minimum standards for the system must be a digital system with the capability to view in color and in a low-lux environment. The system must be capable of capturing the front and rear license plates and vehicle occupant(s) at each vehicle entry point. Video surveillance records must be maintained by the management or homeowner association for at least thirty (30) days and made available to any law enforcement agency for viewing and/or copying within one (1) business day.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The applicant shall have in place an Association and/or Property Management to maintain all common areas, irrigation and landscape along the roadways. No areas will be maintained by the City of Murrieta, Community Services District.

If the street improvements along Jefferson Avenue trigger the developer to install, median that will be maintained by MCSD, the medians are to be installed per Community Service District’s (CSD) Standards and Specifications Book. The Standards and Specifications Book can be found online at http://www.murrietaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1259/Community‐Services‐ Department‐Standards‐and‐Specifications‐Book‐PDF?bidId. Median landscape plans need to be submitted to Parks Maintenance Supervisor, George Moring, for review prior to precise grade permit. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 951‐461‐6124 to set up an appointment for landscape plan review.

FIRE DEPARTMENT (MURRIETA FIRE & RESCUE)
If the project is unable to meet the requirements of Section 503 and Appendix D of the California Fire Code, the applicant shall file a request for Alternate Materials and Methods for review and approval of Murrieta Fire and Rescue. The following items may be considered in the request per the applicant’s initial letter on page 3 of the conceptual fire access exhibit presented during the planning review:

Upgrade of the fire sprinkler system to a NFPA 13 system for all buildings Use of wet standpipe connections
The project shall comply with all requirements set forth by the California Code of Regulations Title 24 Parts 1-12 respectively.

The adopted edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1 through 12, and the Murrieta Municipal Code shall apply at the time the architectural plans are submitted for construction permits.

Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, evidence of sufficient fire flow of 3,000 GPM for 3 hours shall be provided to the Murrieta Fire & Rescue. Murrieta Fire & Rescue Water Available/Fire Flow Form shall be utilized. Please note that fire flow requirement may be greater than listed here and is based on the actual construction documents submitted showing the final construction and building areas per the Tables in Appendix of the adopted 2022 CFC. The fire flow report shall be completed within 6 months of the time of submittal.

Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a fire department access plan shall be submitted to the Murrieta Fire & Rescue for review and approval. The fire department access plan shall comply with the requirements specified by Murrieta Municipal Code, California Fire Code (CFC), Chapter 5 and Appendix D and the following specific items shall be addressed:

The fire access routes, entry signage and red curbs shall be approved by Murrieta Fire and Rescue.

Additional fire hydrant(s) locations may be required to optimize use by fire apparatus and personnel.

A fire department access road complying with the CFC, Chapter 5 and the approved fire department access plans shall be installed prior to any building construction.

All required fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to building construction. All fire hydrants shall remain operational during construction.

All required fire hydrants shall be readily visible and immediately accessible. A clear space of not less than 5-feet shall be always maintained. Fire Hydrants shall be centered in a 4-foot x 4-foot concrete pad.

Water improvement plans shall be approved by Murrieta Fire & Rescue. The Developer shall furnish Murrieta Fire & Rescue with three (3) copies of the water improvement plans designed by a Registered Engineer and/or Licensed Contractor. On-site private fire service mains shall have a minimum of eight (8) inch water mains with six (6) inch laterals and risers. Larger pipes may be required to meet required fire flow requirements. Fire hydrants shall provide one 4” port and 2- 2 ½ ports and must be an approved fire hydrant type. The private fire hydrant system must be approved, installed, tested, and accepted, prior to combustible construction.

Fire hydrants shall be installed at intersections and every 300 feet of fire access roadways, regardless of parcel size. The size of fire hydrant outlets shall be a minimum of one 4 inch and two 2-½ inch NST outlet as required by the Fire Code official.

A minimum of two points of connection to public water shall be provided for the private fire-line water.

The private underground fire-line system shall be a looped design.

The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be located within 50 feet of a public fire hydrant. The fire hydrant shall be on the same side of the street as the FDC. A vehicle access roadway/approach shall not be placed between the FDC andfire hydrant. A private hydrant may be used to support the FDC provided that an aboveground check valve is installed in a manner that prevents water from the FDC circulating back to the fire hydrant.

The building shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13. Construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval to the Murrieta Fire & Rescue prior to installation.

The private underground fire-line system shall have indicating sectional valves for every five (5) appurtenances.

Prior to construction a temporary address sign shall be posted and clearly visible from the street.

The permanent building address shall be provided and either internally or externally lit during hours of darkness (Mt Palomar lighting requirements apply). The address shall be clearly visible from the street fronting the property. The numbers shall be a minimum of 12” in height with a minimum stroke of 1”. The background and numbers shall be highly contrasting.

Prior to building final for the club and pool areas and any other building as deemed necessary by Murrieta Rescue and Fire, shall be provided with a Knox Lock key box located no more than 6-feet above the finished surfaced and near the main entrance door.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
This project is located within the limits of the District's Murrieta Creek (☒Murrieta Valley ☐Temecula Valley ☐Santa Gertrudis Valley ☐Warm Springs Valley) Area Drainage Plan for which drainage fees have been adopted. If the project is proposing to create additional impervious surface area, applicable fees should be paid (in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Administration of Area Drainage Plans) to the Flood Control District or City prior to issuance of grading or building permits. Fees to be paid should be at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of the actual permit.

WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
See attached conditions of approval from Western Municipal Water District dated August 4, 2022.

END OF CONDITIONS
Conditions of Approval
Development Plan 2022-2605/2023-00006
May 7, 2024