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RESOLUTION NO.2025-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WALNUT
VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (WVUSD) ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD PROJECT
NO. PL 2024-40 CONSISTING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW LOCATED AT 880 SOUTH LEMON AVENUE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91789
(ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.8760-016-901).
A. RECITALS
1. The applicant, Evergreen Media LLC, and property owner, Walnut Valley Unified
School District (WVUSD), filed an application requesting approval of specific
entitlements necessary for the installation and operation of a 97-foot high, dual -
faced digital LED billboard on a 6.08-acre lot located at 880 South Lemon
Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91789.
2. The following approvals (collectively, the "Project") are requested of the City
Council:
(a) Conditional Use Permit to authorize a billboard on the subject property,
consistent with the Development Code Amendment.
(b) Development Review to assess the visual design elements of the proposed
billboard.
3. The subject property consists of one parcel totaling 6.08-acres, located in the
Light Industry (1) zone with an underlying General Plan land use designation of
School (S).
4. The legal description of the subject property is Southwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 2 South, Range 9 West of Tract No.
10122. The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) is 8760-015-901.
5. In accordance to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15070, the City prepared and filed an Initial
Study/Environmental Checklist and Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Project on September 19, 2025 and with the Los Angeles
County Clerk on September 19, 2025. The notice was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. The notice was also mailed to property
owners within a 700-foot radius of the project site. The public review period for
the MND began on September 22, 2025, and ended on October 21, 2025, for a
total of 30 days pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15105.
6. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines - Section 15074, a Resolution
recommending City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
a Mitigation Reporting and Monitoring Program for the project was reviewed by
the Planning Commission concurrently with this Resolution.
7. Notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune newspaper on November 5, 2025. Public hearing notices were
mailed to property owners within a 700-foot radius of the project site. In addition
to the published and mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display
board and public notices were posted at the City's designated community posting
sites.
8. On November 25, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all interested
individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
9. 'The documents and materials constituting the administrative record of the
proceedings upon which the City's decision is based are located at the City of
Diamond Bar, Community" Development Department, Planning Division,
21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct;
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project identified above in this
Resolution required a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). The MND has been
prepared according to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and guidelines promulgated thereunder. The minimum 30-day public
review period for the MND began on September 22, 2025, and ended on October
21, 2025. Furthermore, the Planning Commission has reviewed the MND and
related documents in reference to the Project.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar City Code (DBCC) Sections 22.58 and 22.48, this Planning Commission
hereby finds and recommends as follows:
Conditional Use Permit Findings (DBCC Section 22.58)
1. The Proposed Use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval
of a conditional use permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of
this Development Code and the Municipal Code.
Pursuant to the Development Code Amendment and DBCC Section 22.10.030
Table 2-6, billboards, as defined by DBCC Section 22.80.020 once amended, will
be a permitted use in the I zoning district with approval of a conditional use permit.
Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating the manner in
which the use must be conducted, the proposed digital billboard will be
compatible with neighboring uses and surrounding neighborhood.
Staff has evaluated the proposed digital billboard and determined that it is
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compatible with the surrounding industrial and commercial setting. The billboard's
location adjacent to the SR-60 freeway, its placement, and orientation are
designed to minimize visibility from nearby residential areas and will not obstruct
views, impede access, or conflict with existing site operations. Operational
characteristics, including brightness, display transitions, and content, will be
regulated through project conditions to prevent visual distractions or light
spillover.
The project will not generate additional parking demand, as the structure is self-
contained and does not involve on -site employees or land use intensification.
Installation and maintenance activities will occur periodically without affecting
existing site circulation or parking.
The project is consistent with the intent of the proposed DCA, which regulates
the location, design, and permitting of digital billboards to ensure visual
compatibility and minimize potential visual, operational, and aesthetic impacts
2. The Proposed Use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific
plan.
The Proposed Use is consistent with General Plan Goal PF-G-4: ("Continue to
provide residents of all ages and abilities with access to high quality local
educational facilities in cooperation with the Walnut Valley and Pomona Unified
School District (WVUSD and PUSD, respectively), the Los Angeles County library
system, and community organizations') in that the Proposed Use will be located
on an existing developed site owned by WVUSD. The project utilizes an already
improved area without displacing existing land uses or requiring new
infrastructure, thereby supporting the continued and efficient use of an
established institutional property. In addition, the digital billboard will generate
ongoing lease revenue for WVUSD, providing a consistent source of funding that
will support educational programs and facility improvement. The project also
includes a dedicated allocation of on -screen time for City public service
announcements, allowing the City to communicate important community
information and emergency notifications at no cost, further enhancing public
outreach and community benefit.
The Proposed Use is consistent with General Plan Goal ED-G-3: ("Support the
retention, rehabilitation, and/or expansion of existing businesses, and the
attraction of new businesses') in that the Proposed Use may contribute to
supporting business visibility and marketing opportunities. The project allows
businesses within the City and the surrounding region to advertise, thereby
promoting customer retention and the attraction of new economic activity. In
addition, the billboard will generate a steady revenue stream for the Walnut Valley
Unified School District, helping sustain and enhance local public facilities that
serve the community.
The Project site is not subject to the provisions of any specific plan.
3. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the Proposed Use are
compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
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The Proposed Use will be located in the southwest comer of an existing asphalt -
covered school bus parking lot. The Proposed Use complies with the proposed
Development Code design requirements, and project does not generate any
additional parking demand.
The Proposed Use is situated on a developed site adjacent to the SR-60 freeway,
oriented to limit visibility from nearby residences. Its design will not obstruct views
or interfere with site operations, and operational standards —such as brightness,
display transitions, and content —will be regulated through project conditions to
prevent visual or lighting impacts.
Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating the manner in
which the use must be conducted, the Proposed Use will be compatible with the
other uses within the commercial building and surrounding neighborhood.
4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use
being proposed, including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with
adjoining land uses, and the absence of physical constraints.
The project site currently serves as the headquarters for WVUSD and is used for
the parking and maintenance of school buses and other district vehicles. The
Proposed Use will not create additional parking demand, as it is a self-contained
structure with no on -site employees. Occasional maintenance will have minimal
impact and will not affect existing parking or site circulation.
The Proposed Use has been designed and sited to ensure compatibility with its
surroundings and to minimize visual and land use impacts. Located within a
developed, non -sensitive area adjacent to the SR-60 freeway, the structure is
oriented to limit visibility from nearby residences and will not obstruct views, affect
access, or interfere with existing operations. Operational features —such as
brightness, display transitions, and content —will be regulated through project
conditions to prevent glare, light spillover, or visual distraction. Additionally, the
Proposed Use is surrounded by large-scale commercial and light industrial
development.
Given the proposed location, the overall parking demands, and the types of
adjoining uses, it is reasonable to conclude that the Proposed Use will be
compatible with the other uses in the light industrial area and neighborhood.
The Proposed Use is physically suitable for the subject site as it will be located
within an existing developed parking lot. The project will utilize the site's existing
access, circulation, and paved areas, requiring no new infrastructure or
modifications to accommodate the digital billboard installation.
5. Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons, property, or
improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.
Prior to the issuance of any city permits, the Project is required to comply with all
conditions of approval within the attached resolution, and the Building and Safety
Division.
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6. The proposed Project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
In accordance to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15070, the City prepared and filed an Initial
Study/Environmental Checklist and Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Project on September 19, 2025 and with the Los Angeles
County Clerk on September 19, 2025. The notice was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. The notice was also mailed to property
owners within a 700-foot radius of the project site. The public review period for
the MND began on September 22, 2025, and ended on October 21, 2025, for a
total of 30 days pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15105.
Development Review Findings (DBCC Section 22.48)
1. The design and layout of the proposed development are consistent with the
General Plan, development standards . of the applicable district, design
guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific
plans, community plans, boulevards or planned developments).
The design of the Project is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's
General Plan, City Design Guidelines and development standards. The City's
General Plan Policy LU-P-12 requires that commercial uses are designed in a
manner compatible with adjacent residential areas in terms of traffic and noise
impacts, building scale, and appropriate transitions and buffers. The proposed
digital billboard is located within the enclosed bus parking lot of the Walnut Valley
Unified School District (WVUSD) District Office, adjacent to the SR-60 freeway
corridor. The surrounding area is characterized by institutional and commercial
uses that are compatible with the proposed freeway -oriented signage. The
billboard has been carefully designed and sited to minimize potential visual
impacts on nearby residential areas, incorporates an architecturally -enhanced
support structure that complements the surrounding built environment, and
includes automatic brightness controls to reduce potential light spillover.
A gradual transition between the project and adjacent uses is achieved through
appropriate separation distances, structure height, and sign configuration.
Additionally, the design includes City branding at the top of the sign faces. All
elevations are architecturally treated and strongly articulated through projections
along the visible fagade [City's Design Guidelines B. Architecture (3)].
The Project complies with all proposed development standards according to the
Development Code Amendment by complying with all development standards
such as required separation distances, structure height, and sign configuration.
The project site is not part of any theme area, specific plan, community plan,
boulevard or planned development.
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use
and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards.
The Project will not interfere with the use or enjoyment of neighboring existing or
future developments because the digital billboard has been designed and located
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to minimize potential impacts on adjacent land uses. The billboard will be situated
within the school bus parking lot, adjacent to the WVUSD district office building,
vehicle maintenance building, and SR-60 freeway corridor. The Project site is
surrounded primarily by institutional and commercial uses, with the nearest
residential properties located east of the site and separated by existing buildings,
landscaping, and roadway infrastructure, providing adequate buffering.
The Project will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards as no changes are
proposed to existing site access, circulation patterns, or driveway configurations.
The proposed digital billboard is not intended to serve on -site vehicular or
pedestrian activity and will not generate additional vehicle trips. The structure will
comply with Caltrans safety regulations and applicable standards for digital
freeway -oriented signage, including brightness and message display intervals,
ensuring that it does not cause driver distraction or visibility hazards. Therefore,
the Project will not adversely affect traffic or pedestrian safety in the surrounding
area.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this chapter,
the general plan, or any applicable specific plan.
The Project is designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and
minimize .any potential negative impacts. From the SR-60, the proposed digital
billboard integrates appropriately within the transportation corridor. Its modem,
single -pole design and clean architectural lines present a streamlined and
uncluttered appearance, reducing visual bulk compared to traditional multi -pole
structures. The placement and orientation of the digital display are optimized for
freeway visibility while maintaining adequate separation from nearby structures
and public rights -of -way. From South Lemon Avenue and Glenwick Avenue, the
proposed billboard appears as a distant and unobtrusive vertical feature within a
predominantly commercial and industrial setting. The sign does not impede
pedestrian circulation or create visual obstructions for local traffic. Existing
landscaping and perimeter walls effectively screen the base of the structure,
maintaining compatibility with the area's established urban character. From
nearby residential streets, the proposed billboard is screened by existing
commercial buildings, walls, and mature landscaping. Any limited views of the
upper display are distant and intermittent, minimizing potential visual impacts on
residential areas. The sign will include automatic dimming technology to adjust
brightness based on ambient light levels, ensuring compliance with City
standards and preventing glare or light spillover to nearby neighborhoods.
The Project also elevates the architectural character of the area. The Project
consists of a V-shaped structure with two 14-foot by 48-foot LED display faces
oriented toward motorists traveling eastbound and westbound along SR-60. Each
display will show static images for eight seconds without transitional effects,
featuring both commercial advertising and public service messages. The V-
shaped configuration maximizes freeway visibility while minimizing views from
nearby residential areas. The billboard design includes a five -foot -high sign base
and protective bollards, all finished in dark gray to match the pole cover. The top
of the structure features prominent City branding with an illuminated "DIAMOND
BAR" wordmark and a stylized mountain silhouette rendered in layered aluminum
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panels. The use of green and gray tones aligns with the City's official color
palette, creating a cohesive, modem, and visually distinctive design that reflects
Diamond Bar's identity along the SR-60 corridor.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture and color, and will remain aesthetically appealing.
See Response 3 above.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or resale(s)
of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Before the issuance of any City permits, the Project is required to comply with all
conditions within the approval resolutions, and the Building and Safety Division
and Public Works Department requirements. The referenced agencies through
the permit and inspection process will ensure that the Project is not detrimental
to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
In accordance to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Section 15070, the City prepared and filed an Initial
Study/Environmental Checklist and Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Project on September 19, 2025 and with the Los Angeles
County Clerk on September 19, 2025. The notice was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper. The notice was also mailed to property
owners within a 700-foot radius of the project site. The public review period for
the MND began on September 22, 2025, and ended on October 21, 2025, for a
total of 30 days pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15105.
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under DBCC
Sections 22.58 and 22.48, this Planning Commission hereby finds and recommends that
the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit and Development Review subject
to the following conditions, and the attached Conditions of Approval:
A. GENERAL
1. The Project shall comply with the Conditions of Approval attached hereto
and referenced herein. The following Conditions of Approval, including the
Standard Conditions of Approval attached hereto, shall be binding on and
enforceable against, and, whenever used herein, the terms "applicant",
"owner", and/or "applicant/owner" shall mean and refer ,to, each of the
following: the project applicant, the owner(s) and tenants(s) of the
property, and each of their respective successors and assigns.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the
applicant/owner of the property involved has filed, within twenty-one (21)
days of approval of this Conditional Use Permit, Development Review, and
Development Agreement Planning Case No PL2024-40, at the City of
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Diamond Bar Community Development Department, an affidavit stating
that the applicant/owner is aware and agrees to accept all the conditions
of this approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the
applicant pays the remaining City processing fees.
3. This approval shall not become effective, and no building permits shall be
issued, until the Development Agreement between the applicant and the
City has been fully executed and recorded. Thereafter, the project shall be
constructed, maintained, and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and the terms of the executed Development
Agreement.
4. The Project shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Report
Program for the Mitigated. Negative Declaration.
5. All ancillary supporting equipment and cables shall be screened from
public view from abutting public streets and rights -of -way. The method of
screening shall be architecturally compatible with the pole structure in
terms of colors, materials, and architectural style subject to approval by
the Community Development Director. The screening design/construction
shall blend with the design of the pole structure.
6. The exterior of the structure (apart from the billboard faces) shall have a
noncorrosive finish that is not conductive to reflection or glare.
7. Prior to the release of electrical service to the billboard, the parkway area
along South Lemon Avenue, between the sidewalk and the bus yard
enclosure wall, shall be rejuvenated with plantings, irrigation and/or a
minimum 2-inch layer of mulch, and maintained thereafter.
8. A minimum of two 24-inch box trees shall be planted as replacements for
the proposed removal of two pine trees. The species and placement of the
replacement trees shall be subject to approval by the Community
Development Director. The trees shall be installed and subject to City
inspection prior to the release of electrical service to the billboard.
9. Prior to building permit final signature, surveillance cameras shall be
installed to capture images of individuals intending to vandalize or deface
the billboard structure. The placement and exact number of cameras shall
be determined by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department prior to
issuance of building permits. If the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
determines that the placement of surveillance camera(s) is infeasible,
alternative security measure(s) shall be proposed and is subject to review
by the Community Development Director.
10. Surveillance camera recordings shall be a minimum of 1080p resolution,
kept for a minimum of 15 days and relinquished to the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department upon request. The billboard operator shall maintain
the surveillance cameras in working condition.
B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
1. This approval is for the site plan, elevations, exterior materials, and
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in this Resolution.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in substantial
compliance with the architectural plans approved by the City Council, as
modified pursuant to the conditions below. If the plan check submittal is not
in substantial compliance with the approved Development Review
submittal, the plans may require further staff review and renotification of the
surrounding property owners, which may delay the project and entail
additional fees.
3. All existing public improvements damaged during construction shall be
repaired or replaced upon project completion.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council of
the City of Diamond Bar.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Naila Barlas, Chairperson
I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution -was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Diamond Bar, at a special meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of
November 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Commissioners: Torres, Worthington, Rawlings, Mehta, Barlas
NOES: 0 Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Commissioners: None
ABSENT: 0 Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Code Amendment, Conditional Use Permit,
Development Review, and Development Agreement
Planning Case No. PL2024-40
SUBJECT: To install and operate a 97-foot high, dual -faced digital LED
billboard.
PROPERTY Walnut Valley Unified School District, 880 South Lemon
OWNER: Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Evergreen Media LLC, 9021 Sunset Boulevard, West
Hollywood, CA 90069
LOCATION: 880 South Lemon Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1), the applicant shall
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, agents and
employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to attack, set -aside, void or
annul the approval of Development Code Amendment, Conditional Use Permit,
Development Review, and Development Agreement Planning Case No. PL 2024-
40 brought within the time period provided by Government Code Section
66499.37. In the event the city and/or its officers, agents and employees are
made a party of any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the City's
option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including reasonable
attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City
defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim,
action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and owner
of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of approval of this
Development Code Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Development Review,
and Development Agreement Planning Case No. PL 2024-40 at the City of
Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that
they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this approval. Further,
this approval shall not be effective until the applicants pay remaining City
processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this project
shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License, and zoning approval for those
businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-XX, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full
size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all partied involved in the
construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by
a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations incorporating
all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Division review and
approval.
6. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,
all conditions of approval shall be completed.
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable Federal, State, or City
regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable
Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, roof, and elevation plans shall be
coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading,
tree removal, encroachment permit, etc.,) or approved use has commenced,
whichever comes first.
10. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within
three (3) days of this project's approval.
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11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building and
Safety Divisions, and Public Works Department.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, and Public Works Department) at the established
rates, prior to issuance of building permits, as required by the City. In addition,
the applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing
fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project
shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Development Code Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, and
Development Review shall expire within one (1) year from the date of approval if
the use has not been exercised as defined per DBCC Section 22.66.050(b)(1).
The applicant may request in writing a one-year time extension subject to DBCC
Section 22.66.050(c) for City Council approval.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended herein by the
Planning Commission, on file with the Planning Division: site plans, architectural
elevations, and isometric drawings in the Planning Division, the conditions
contained herein, Development Code regulations.
2. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air conditioning
condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened
through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berms, and/or
landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
3. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance.
All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property owners/occupant.
4. If any aspect of construction requires the use of an easement on a third party's
property or the use of an easement granted to a third party on the applicant's
property, the applicant must provide the City with correspondence/proof
documenting that the easement has been granted before any building permits
will be issued.
5. Prior to placement of any construction trailers, the applicant shall submit a site
plan showing placement of the construction .trailers and shall agree to abide by
all conditions of approval required by the Community Development Director.
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6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the location, size, and screening of all
building utility service connections, including water, gas, and electric service, fire
service, and irrigation connections shall be approved by the Community
Development Director. All changes to building utility connections shall be
approved by the Community Development Director prior to construction. Building
utility connections shall be located, sized and screened in such a manner that
they have the least possible impact on the design of the building and site. The
architect of record shall be directly involved in the design and placement of all
site and building service connections and shall sign all plans submitted to the City
which locate, size and/or screen utility connections.
E. SOLID WASTE
The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both during and
after the construction, addition, or implementation of the entitlement approved
herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by the property owner, applicant
or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has been authorized by the City to
provide collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential,
commercial, construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the
applicant's obligation to ensure that the waste contractor used has obtained
permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City franchised
waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit an Erosion
Control Plan to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The
Erosion Control Plan shall clearly detail erosion control measures that will be__
implemented during construction. The Erosion Control Plan shall conform to
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and
incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in
the Storm Water BMP Certification.
B. DRAINAGE
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a detailed
drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any flood hazard
area to the Public Works Department. All drainage/runoff from the development
shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage course. No on -site
drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless that is the natural
drainage course.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 839-7020,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. A complete electrical plan is required to be submitted and approved during
building plan check, which includes grounding, panel location, panel size, and
energy compliance measures.
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