DRAFT - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
REVISED PERMIT CUP-2024-00030
April 9, 2025
The project approval is issued to Calvary Chapel Murrieta for a Revised Permit to construct and operate a new 4,680 square foot building to be used for assembly – not associated with church services (Youth Center) on 0.31 acres of net disturbance area with associated on-site landscaping within a previously developed church facility (Calvary Chapel Murrieta) located at 24225 Monroe Ave., APN 949-090-038 (“Project”). This permit 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 Permittee/Owner as to such land.
PLANNING DIVISION
General:
The Permittee/Owner and successors, 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 Revised Permit (CUP) 2024-00030 or any action arising out of its 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 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 Permittee/Owner is required to pay a $50.00 handling fee. Said fee shall be paid to the Clerk/Recorder of the County of Riverside at the time the Notice of Exemption is filed pursuant to Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code, with the intent of having the Notice of Exemption recorded within five (5) days of project approval (April 9, 2025). In order to comply with State-mandated timelines for filing of a Notice of Exemption, the applicant shall file the NOE electronically to the Riverside County Clerk/Recorder’s Office. Failure to remit the required fee in full within the time specified above will result in a delay of the start of the 180-day statute of limitations (SOL) on Court challenges to the approval under CEQA, whereas recordation of the NOE within five (5) days of project approval limits the SOL to 35 days.
The project shall be developed in conformance with all exhibits date stamped approved April 9, 2025. Subsequent modifications of this approval, which do not intensify the use, including but not limited to reorientation of structures, alteration of parking and circulation design, minor changes to the Conditions of Approval, interpretations of the Conditions of Approval relative to intent, necessity of, and timing, may be approved by the Director, unless the Director requires a Substantial Conformance or Revised Permit application in accordance with the Development Code. Materials and colors used in the construction of the building(s) shall be in compliance with those approved with this application.
All original conditions of approval for the previously approved Public Use Permit 94-047 dated November 9, 1994, Revised Permit 97-154 dated February 11, 1998, Revised Permit 01-137 dated August 8, 2001, and Revised Permit 02-121 dated August 14, 2002 shall remain in effect unless modified herein.
The permittee must obtain approval of all necessary plans for the construction of 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.
This approval shall be acted upon within three (3) years of the approval date, otherwise it shall become null and void and be of no effect whatsoever in accordance with Development Code Section 16.52.060.B. Revised Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2024-00030 expires on April 9, 2028 unless the use and reliance has commenced.
Prior to the expiration of this approval, the permittee may request an extension of time in which to use this approval in accordance with Development Code Section 16.80.060, in which to use 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.
In the event the use hereby permitted under this permit is: (a) found to be in violation of the terms and conditions of this permit; (b) found to have been obtained by fraud or perjured testimony; or (c) found to be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or a public nuisance; this permit shall be subject to the revocation procedures in Section 16.82 of the Development Code.
The use shall be considered to have expired if the use for which this Conditional Use Permit was granted ceased or was suspended for at least 180 successive days, in accordance with Development Code Section 16.52.060.G.
At all times during the conduct of the use(s) allowed by this permit, the use(s) shall maintain and keep in effect valid licensing from appropriate local, state and/or federal agencies as required by law. Should such required licensing be denied, expire or lapse at any time in the future, this permit shall become null and void.
All existing buildings, structures, and uses on the entire property shall conform to all the applicable requirements of the Development Code and the conditions of this permit.
The development of these premises shall comply with the standards of the City’s Development Code Section 16.14 and all other applicable State and Federal codes.
The Applicant acknowledges that the City’s approval of this application is 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, ADA accessibility, sight lighting, and on-site parking and circulation. Prior to the issuance of any 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 required permits and any subsequent approvals.
The new youth center shall be operated in compliance with the project’s statement of operations date stamped approved April 9, 2025 (attached to the Conditions of Approval as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference).
Parking and Lighting:
All parking requirements shall be in conformance with the approved site plan. The newly proposed 4,680-square-foot youth center would provide a new location for existing middle school and high school-age kids who attend both the Church and the private school. Parking was analyzed considering the demand based on the church, which requires 320 parking spaces, and the demand based on the school, which requires 223 parking spaces. In this instance, the addition of the youth center resulted in an additional requirement of 24 spaces for a total of 247 parking spaces required by the school, but because the church is the more intensive use, no additional parking is required. The peak demand for the structures will be during Church services on Sundays, which require 320 parking spaces based on the approved 960-seat church located on Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN: 949-090-038). No new parking spaces are required for this project. However, previous approvals noted the site currently provides 315 parking spaces, which is a shortage of 5 parking spaces. Section 16.34.050(A) of the Murrieta Municipal Code allows the approval of a project with a shared parking agreement if there is sufficient evidence that there is no substantial conflict in the principal hours or period of peak demand of the structures or uses for which the shared use is proposed. The private school, located on Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN: 949-090-036) provides 184 parking spaces and operates primarily between 7:15 am to 3:15 pm Mondays through Fridays. Since these two uses are not used simultaneously, and the newly proposed youth center is to be utilized by existing middle school and high school-aged kids, then the 499 combined parking spaces will be sufficient and will meet the number of parking spaces required by Section 16.34 of the Murrieta Municipal Code.
The parking area, including all parking spaces, drive aisles, parking lot lighting, and landscaping shall be designed and improved pursuant to Chapter 16.34 of the Murrieta Development Code.
All exterior lighting shall comply with the Mt. Palomar Special Lighting Area, as defined in Section 16.18.110 and Section 16.18.100 Lighting of the Development Code.
Lighting shall incorporate appropriate shielding to prevent light trespass and/or glare onto adjacent properties.
All lighting shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Building and Safety Division for plan check approval and shall comply with the requirements of Development Code Section 16.18.100-Lighting and 16.18.110-Mount Palomar Lighting Standards.
Other:
All plant materials within landscaped areas shall be maintained in a viable growth condition throughout the life of this permit.
An interior room with direct exterior access shall be provided for the placement of main utility electrical switch gear distribution, roof access ladders and any other mechanical or utility equipment.
Roof gutters and/or downspouts are not permitted on the exterior of the building, unless architecturally integrated into the building architecture.
No signage is approved as part of this approval. A separate sign permit and/or sign program with an exhibit accompanied by the appropriate fees and application shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior for any sign installation pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 16.38 of the City’s Development Code.
Mechanical or other utility equipment required by the Project shall be screened whether it is located on the roof, side of the building or on the ground. The method of screening shall be architecturally integrated in terms of materials, color and form. Roof top equipment should be integrated into the design of the building. An interior room, with direct access, shall be provided for the placement of any additional main utility electrical switch gear distribution, roof access ladders and fire risers.
Any mechanical equipment and vents (ground or rooftop) shall be screened from view from any public rights-of-way (Monroe Avenue), landscaping area, open space, and parking area. Line of sight details shall be included in the plans for building permit issuance and stamped by a licensed architect. In addition, details including the height of the roof-top equipment and the height of the parapet(s) must be a detail within the plans for building permit issuance. Also, during the Planning Division’s review of the building plans, the design of any/all proposed screening method(s) shall be included within the building plans in the event the rooftop equipment is visible.
If any time during the building inspection process, any roof-top equipment is found to exceed the height provided in the details of the approved plans for building permit issuance, the Permittee/Owner must submit a proposed method for screening of the equipment. Approval of such screening method is at the discretion of the Planning Division.
Planning Division’s Approval and Building Permit Issuance must be obtained prior to any installation of the proposed screening method.
Prior to any Grading permit issuance:
Prior to the issuance of a Grading permit, the Permittee/Owner shall provide to the City a burrowing owl preconstruction survey which shall be conducted by a qualified biologist no more than 30 days prior to ground-disturbing activities. If burrowing owls are present, occupied burrows shall be avoided. The pre-construction survey, avoidance and any relocation of burrowing owls, if present, shall be conducted in accordance with current Western Riverside MSHCP survey guidelines and protocols.
Prior to the issuance of a Grading permit, the Permittee/Owner shall comply with the provisions of any existing City ordinance that has been established as a mitigation measure for the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat. These ordinances may include fee schedules, mechanisms for protecting habitat, or a combination thereof.
The Permittee/Owner shall pay all applicable fees and 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.
The permittee/owner shall submit the application and fees for the project addressing to the Planning Division prior to Grading Permit issuance (minimum 30 days) for review and approval.
The local postal delivery office shall review and approve all proposed postal delivery arrangements, including location and access to all mailboxes. The applicant shall provide the City with evidence of postal service approval.
The permittee/owner shall submit the application and fees for a landscape permit to the Planning Division prior to Grading permit issuance.
Any/all proposed retaining, perimeter, or freestanding walls shall utilize decorative masonry compatible with the overall architectural design of the primary structure. The permittee/owner shall submit the application and fees for a wall and fence plan to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to Grading permit issuance.
Prior to Building permit issuance:
Construction Trailer: if a construction trailer is proposed for this project, a Temporary Use Permit application shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to building permit issuance and placement of the trailer.
The Permittee/Owner shall pay all applicable fees, 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.
Landscape plans shall be approved.
Prior to occupancy:
Unless otherwise indicated, all conditions, and other requirements shall be fully constructed and implemented prior to final inspection of the building and/or site improvements.
The Permittee/Owner shall contact the Planning Division a minimum of 72-hours (to allow for scheduling) prior to any final inspection for this project.
General Plan Mitigation Measures:
(AES-1) During Pre-Construction and Construction-For future development located in or immediately adjacent to residentially zoned properties, construction documents shall include language that requires all construction contractors to strictly control the staging of construction equipment and the cleanliness of construction equipment stored or driven beyond the limits of the construction work area. Construction equipment shall be parked and staged within the project site, as distant from the residential use, as reasonably possible. Staging areas shall be screened from view from residential properties. (AES-2) During Pre-Construction and Construction-Construction documents shall include language requiring that construction vehicles be kept clean and free of mud and dust prior to leaving the development site. Streets surrounding the development site shall be swept daily and maintained free of dirt and debris. (AES-3) During Pre-Construction and Construction-Construction worker parking may be located off-site with prior approval by the City. On-street parking of construction worker vehicles on residential streets shall be prohibited. (CR-2) During Excavation and Grading Activities-In the event that cultural resources (archaeological, historical, paleontological) resources are inadvertently unearthed during excavation and grading activities of any future development project, the contractor shall cease all earth-disturbing activities within a 100-foot radius of the area of discovery. If not already retained due to conditions present pursuant to Mitigation Measure CR-1, the project proponent shall retain a qualified professional (i.e., archaeologist, historian, architect, paleontologist, Native American Tribal monitor), subject to approval by the City of Murrieta to evaluate the significance of the find and appropriate course of action (refer to Mitigation Measures CR-1 and CR-3). If avoidance of the resources is not feasible, salvage operation requirements pursuant to Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines shall be followed. After the find has been appropriately avoided or mitigated, work in the area may resume. (CR-3) During Excavation and Grading Activities-In the event that human remains are unearthed during excavation and grading activities of any future development project, all activity shall cease immediately. Pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, no further disturbance shall occur until the County coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. If the remains are determined to be of Native American descent, the coroner shall within 24 hours notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). The NAHC shall then contact the most likely descendant of the deceased Native American, who shall serve as consultant on how to proceed with the remains. (WW-2) Prior to issuance of a building permit for any future development project, the Project Applicant shall prepare an engineering study to support the adequacy of the sewer systems and submit the engineering study to the City for review and approval. Any improvements recommended in the engineering study shall be installed prior to the certificate of occupancy for the development project. (WW-3) Prior to issuance of a building permit for any future development project, the Project Applicant shall provide evidence that the RCWD, EVMWD, WMWD, or EMWD has sufficient wastewater transmission and treatment plant capacity to accept sewage flows from buildings for which building permits are being requested. (WW-1) Prior to issuance of a wastewater permit for any future development project, the Project Applicant shall pay applicable connection and/or user fees to RCWD, EVMWD, WMWD, or EMWD. (FP-2) Prior to Initiation of Construction Activities-Brush clearance shall be conducted prior to initiation of construction activities in accordance with Murrieta Fire Department requirements. (FP-3) During Construction-Adequate access to all buildings on the project site shall be provided for emergency vehicles during the building construction process. (FP-4) During Construction-Adequate water availability shall be provided to service construction activities.
LANDSCAPING
Prior to the issuance of grading permits:
Three printed copies and one digital copy of landscape construction plans shall be submitted to the Planning Division. A licensed Landscape Architect shall prepare the plans.
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.
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 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.
Landscape permit plans shall accurately document all existing trees to be removed and retained and clearly explain any required and provided mitigation. Planning may elect to require an arborist report to document the existing trees and required information per Title 16.42 and the City’s Landscape Architectural checklist.
All planter areas shall provide a minimum 5 feet wide planter area clear of curbs, concrete step-out strips, walkways, walls, footings, and overhead supports. Planters of reduced width may be acceptable in constrained areas of the site but shall not be less than 48” wide and shall utilize plant material appropriate to the width of the planter.
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. The Olive tree adjacent the fire access road shall be faced by the project Landscape Architect to ensure no branches will be in conflict with fire access. Include project Landscape Architect’s planned inspection schedule within permit plan set and include the visit to face this tree.
Landscape design shall coordinate with existing adjacent onsite landscape. Select 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.
Plants to be spaced to fully in-fill planters at maturity. No individual or spotty plant placement shall be allowed. All on-center spacing for plants shall be evaluated closely at time of plan check submittal appropriate spacing for full infill.
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.
Planting design and materials utilized within biofiltration or detention basin areas shall be suitable for both dry and wet conditions and provide slope stabilization where necessary. Planting design and materials are subject to the review and approval of the City’s Landscape Architect.
Linear root barriers shall be installed for all trees located within 5 feet of paving.
Above ground utilities shall be located in shrub areas and screened as required from public view. Additional screening may be required at time of final landscape inspection and planting plans shall note that contractor should allow for additional 15 gallon screening shrubs and vines as directed by City Planning and/or Landscape Inspector. Screening shall be located outside required clearance areas designated by the utility purveyor and/or fire code.
Utilities and light standard locations shall be coordinated with Owner’s engineering team to avoid conflicts with required tree locations and utility screening.
Provide building foundation planting at base of building. Foundation planting shall include a combination of shrubs and vines. For all blank facades, provide planting that will screen a minimum of 50% of blank first-level facades within 2 years from installation.
Trees shall be placed to meet the minimum required distances from the following:
10’-0” from light standards and power poles,
5’ from drive approach, fire hydrants, utilities and sewer lines, and property lines 3’ from meters, mainlines
no trees within drainage swales
Tree placement minimums to be noted on planting plans. Project Landscape Architect to coordinate with project team to provide minimum distance separation as noted above. Tree count shall not be reduced to accommodate above listed site features and utilities.
Address any outstanding redlines provided on the Conceptual Landscape Plans prior to landscape permit submission.
All plant materials shall be hydro-zoned based on their water usage as designated by WUCOLS. Limit the use of moderate and high water plants. Water usage shall not exceed the maximum applied water usage calculated for the site.
Avoid utilizing trees with known aggressive root systems adjacent to public sidewalks and streets. For Platanus spp. only use in planters 8’-0” or wider to ensure sufficient planter area and minimize lifting of nearby hardscape by roots. All trees shall be provided with root barriers per City’s minimum standards. A deeper root barrier of 30” or greater shall be provided for trees with invasive roots.
Provide new 15 gallon shade trees for all tree wells and parking lot planters where trees were previously required. Provide new planting no greater than 30” maximum high for planter across fire access road and for planter to the north where the curb is being adjusted.
Inspect existing site landscaping to identify areas that have missing or unhealthy plant material. On the landscape plan, specify areas and replacement plant material that will restore the existing landscape to a healthy filled in appearance in compliance with Murrieta Municipal Code section 16.28.090. Select shrubs and groundcover to match or coordinate with surrounding landscape.
Prior to issuance of a Building Permit:
The landscape plans shall be approved by the City’s Landscape Architect and Assigned Planner.
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 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.
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.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
General requirements:
All items required to be submitted shall be, at a minimum, in electronic format (e.g., .pdf, .doc). 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, and as approved by the City Engineer.
Prior to any permit issuance, all relevant plans and their associated bonds, reports, and supporting documents, 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., Site Plan, 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. All discretionary documents shall serve as a reference for final document preparation and approval, and are subject to revision(s) to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements, as applicable.
The conditions herein, when addressing grading plans, implies 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.
The grading plan 1st submittal, with building pad location and elevation information, shall be submitted prior to, or concurrently with, the building plan 1st submittal. However, the building plan 1st submittal shall NOT be submitted prior to the grading plan 1st submittal. Moreover, the building plan 2nd submittal shall address all applicable 1st review grading plan comments. Subsequent building plan submittals shall also coincide with grading plan latest and applicable revisions.
Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit, including temporary certificate(s) of occupancy, all public improvement conditions set forth in these Conditions of Approval shall be completed and accepted and as-built plans approved.
In addition to any applicable permit issuance, an Encroachment Permit shall also be obtained from the Engineering Division prior to commencement of any construction within City right-of-way or public jurisdiction easements.
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 Conceptual Grading and other submitted Plans 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 or digital (.pdf) format. 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, at a minimum, 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.
Street Improvement Plans:
The Permittee/Owner shall design, for the guarantee of construction, the following public improvements to current City and ADA standards.
Monroe Avenue frontage is existing and designed per City Standard Plan number 105, Collector Street, 66’ R/W, 44’ curb to curb. The following may be required, but not be limited to:
Installation of any missing improvements.
Replacement of any damaged existing improvements.
Removal and replacement of any existing substandard improvements to current ADA and City standards, including sidewalk and driveway approaches.
Repair any disturbed improvements caused by utility trenching or utility connections.
Any public improvements required of this project may be shown on the Precise Grading Plans, not requiring a separate Street Improvement Plan, if the public improvements can clearly be presented.
Driveways and Site Access shall conform to Development Code 16.34.080.
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 Standard Plan numbers 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.
Utilities:
Permittee/Owner shall plot and label on the plans, the location of all existing and proposed wet utilities (e.g., water, sewer, storm drain, recycled, etc.) and dry utilities (e.g. electrical, communications, etc.). Call out all points of connection.
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, and as shown on the approved Conceptual Grading Plan and Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan.
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 Division.
A Storm Drain Improvement Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards and approved by the Engineering Division.
An Erosion Control Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City standards and approved by the Engineering Division.
A Cost Estimate prepared, signed, and stamped, by a registered Civil Engineer. The cost estimate shall include all costs including, but not limited, to plan preparation, plan check fees, permit fees, bonding, staking, construction costs, erosion control, soils engineering, construction management, etc.
The Grading Plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall also include, but may not be limited to:
A topographic map shall be prepared by a qualified 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 a minimum of 50 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. Include the source and date of the topographic survey on the title sheet.
Depict the limits of grading and provide representative cross sections as needed, particularly at the projects boundaries.
Incorporate all recommendations pursuant to the Hydrology/Hydraulic Report prepared for the project.
Incorporate all stormwater best management practices as quantified in the Final Water Quality Management Plan (F-WQMP).
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.
Pay to the 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 Division, from the following divisions/departments/agencies:
Planning Division
Parks & Recreation Department
Building & Safety Division
Fire Department
Landscape Division
Sewer and Water District(s)
If applicable, 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.
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 Division as part of the initial grading plan check.
The report shall address in-situ soils conditions and shall provide the following, as applicable, 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.
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 to 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 Final Water Quality Management Plan (Report) prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, in accordance with currently accepted design standards, for review and approval.
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 Final Water Quality Management Plan (F-WQMP).
A Final Project-Specific WQMP (F-WQMP) shall be submitted to the City for approval with the grading plan check application and approved by the Engineering Division prior to issuance of a grading permit. The F-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 F-WQMP shall incorporate, but not be limited to, the following:
Site design BMP’s,
Source control BMP’s,
Pollutant control BMP’s,
Hydromodification,
The F-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 (F-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.
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 (H&H) Report prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with currently accepted design standards.
The Permittee/Owner shall be responsible for mitigating any 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.
The H&H 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 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.
Street storm flows must be contained 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.
A secondary emergency escape path shall be provided for sump conditions.
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.
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 (US EPA) as set forth in the National Pollutant 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 (NOI) 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 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) concurrent with the commencement of grading activities. If required, the SWPPP 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 grading, construction of street and landscaping improvements, and construction of structures.
The Permittee/Owner shall design and install the irrigation system so runoff does not discharge into the street or storm drain system.
Identify additional BMP’s if grading during the wet season for rain events that may occur as necessary for compliance with the Santa Margarita Region MS4 Permit.
As applicable, 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.
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 Division.
Prior to issuance of Building Permits:
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, as required.
Proof of payment of any, and all, delinquent property taxes shall be provided prior to issuance of a Building 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.
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 Division as a construction change submittal for review by engineering and approval by the City Engineer.
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 on the hauling operation.
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, water, gas, communication, and other onsite and offsite utilities necessary to serve this project.
The Permittee/Owner shall install all existing and proposed utility systems underground, including electric lines 32kv and lower (as applicable), telephone, and cable TV, sewer, water, and gas 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.
Any above ground electrical transformers shall be installed behind the right-of-way line, as approved.
The Permittee/Owner shall obtain necessary clearances from the dry utility companies and gas company.
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 foundation cement pour.
If required, an approved Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP) shall be available onsite at all times from the Notice to Proceed until the issuance of the 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.
The Permittee/Owner shall provide sufficient traffic control, as needed, per the approval of the City Public Works Inspector.
The Permittee/Owner shall reconstruct any substandard or damaged existing pedestrian access ramps within the public right-of-way, and adjacent to the project, to current ADA requirements, as 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 Standard Plan numbers 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.
Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy:
Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit, including temporary certificate(s) of occupancy, any public improvement conditions set forth in these Conditions of Approval shall be completed and accepted and as-built plans approved.
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 installed in accordance with each utility purveyor’s requirements.
Demonstrate that all treatment control BMP’s described in the Final project-specific WQMP (F-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 F-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 Engineering Division.
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 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 Division.
The Permittee/Owner shall provide electronic copies (e.g., USB drive, CD, shared server) of the approved WQMP, Hydrology/Hydraulic Report, Final Geotechnical Report, and any other applicable document(s). Said Electronic copies shall be in .doc, .pdf, 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 Division, from the following agencies:
Planning Division
Engineering Division
Building & Safety Division
Fire Department
Landscape Division
Parks & Recreation Department
Sewer and Water District(s)
Utility Companies
Southern California Edison Company
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 and path of travels shall be accessible.
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 Department, 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 Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (MURRIETA FIRE & RESCUE)
Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit:
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 to the issuance of a grading permits, evidence of sufficient fire flow of 3000 GPM for 3 hours shall be provided to the Murrieta Fire & Rescue. Murrieta Fire & Rescue Water Available/Fire Flow Form shall be utilized. 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.
Any gate or barrier across a fire access roadway, whether manual or automatic, must meet the Murrieta Fire & Rescue requirements and have specific plans and permits approved prior to installation. Gates serving multi-family, assembly, educational, hazardous, institutional, or storage structures must be automatic and meet UL 325 and ASTM F 2200 standards. Knox brand key-operated electric key switch keyed to Murrieta Fire & Rescue specification are required. The Knox switch shall override all gate functions and open the gate. Other access control systems, such as Opticom, are required and must be installed as directed by the Fire Marshal.
A fire department access road complying with the CFC, Chapter 5 and the approved fire department access plans shall be installed prior to 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 electronic 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.
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 and fire 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, the building 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.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the building shall be provided with an emergency radio communication enhancement system that complies with CFC § 510 and MMC § 15.24.200. Plans for the emergency radio communication enhancement system shall be submitted to Murrieta Fire & Rescue for review and approval prior to installation. The system shall be installed and inspected by the Murrieta Fire & Rescue before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The requirement can be waived by the Fire Marshal if the building is evaluated by an Emergency Radio Communication Specialist licensed by the FCC, who certifies the building meets the emergency communications capability as specified by the CFC § 510 and MMC §15.24.200. The certification shall be in the form of a written report which outlines the analysis used in determining the building meets the emergency communications without an enhancement system.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Permittee/Owner 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.
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.
The premises and parking lots of the location shall be equipped with lighting of sufficient power to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and conduct of all persons on or about the premises and parking lot areas.
All lighting must conform to Mt. Palomar lighting standards.
There shall be no special promotional events held on the property which would adversely affect the approved parking requirements or public safety, unless a written request for such is received and approved by the City of Murrieta Planning Department and the Police Department at least thirty (30) days in advance.
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.
Roof Address Numbering: The number of each independently addressed building on the property shall be marked with a reflective material (vinyl or paint), or in a color that contrasts the color of the roofing material. The lettering must be at least 24 inches in height so that the address can be viewed from the sky and is on the flat portion of the roof of the building and does not negatively impact the aesthetics of the project. The lettering must be positioned so that the address faces the direction of the corresponding street for which the address is assigned.
Video Surveillance System plans for the site must be submitted to the Police Chief or his designee for approval of the site security plan. The security plan shall include the technological capabilities of the surveillance system, a project map indicating the intended placement of the surveillance cameras, how video records are to be maintained and accessed by law enforcement.
The Permittee/Owner shall install an operational video surveillance system capable of day and night viewing which encompasses all customer interiors and entrances/exits to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police or his designee.
Video surveillance records must be stored in a secured location and maintained by the business for at least thirty (30) days and made available to any law enforcement agency for viewing and/or copying within one (1) business day.
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