Menifee Zoning Code Ch. 9.80 Plot Plan

Contents:

9.80.010 Purpose

9.80.020 Applicability

9.80.030 Application and Required Fees

9.80.040 Approving Authority

9.80.050 Public Hearing and Notice

9.80.060 Standards and Conditions of Approval

9.80.070 Findings for Approval

9.80.080 Notice of Decision

9.80.090 Effective Date

9.80.100 Appeals

9.80.110 Expiration

9.80.120 Extension of Time

9.80.130 Modifications

The purpose of this chapter is to define the procedures for review and approval of permitted uses and the associated site development. Permitted uses are typically considered acceptable uses and may be reviewed in a timely and efficient manner when no impacts are anticipated to result. This chapter establishes a ministerial review process at the administrative level to facilitate permitted uses considered minor in nature while allowing the City to ensure conformance with all applicable local standards, ordinances, and other applicable plans and policies. This chapter also establishes a discretionary review process for review and approval of permitted uses and the associated site development when projects exceed certain size thresholds as larger projects may require special consideration, which may necessitate discretionary conditions of approval to ensure that uses are designed, located and operated in a manner that is compatible with uses on adjacent and nearby properties.

1. Minor Plot Plan Required. A Minor Plot Plan is required prior to establishment of any permitted use as indicated with a “P” on the allowed use tables contained in Chapter 9.125 (Agricultural and Rural Zones) through Chapter 9.150 (Public/Quasi-Public Facilities) and meeting the following criteria, except as specifically exempted by Section 9.80.020C below:

2. New construction of non-residential projects of up to 2,500 square feet of floor area where public improvements meeting City standards are in place and adequate infrastructure and utilities are provided.

3. New construction of a residential project of up to six units where public improvements meeting City standards are in place and adequate infrastructure and utilities are provided.

4. New construction of parking lots of 25 or fewer parking spaces.

5. Final site development plan for architectural and plotting review for single family residential track developments.

6. Other projects similar to the above-listed criteria, as determined by the Director.

7. Major Plot Plan Required. A Major Plot Plan is required prior to establishment of any permitted use as indicated with a “P” on the allowed use tables contained in Chapter 9.125 (Agricultural and Rural Zones) through Chapter 9.150 (Public/Quasi-Public Facilities) and meeting the following criteria, except as specifically exempted by Section 9.80.020.C below:

8. Projects that do not meet the applicability criteria for Minor Plot Plans specified in Subsection 9.80.020.A or are more appropriately reviewed and evaluated as a Major Plot Plan, as determined by the Director.

9. New construction of non-residential projects of more than 2,500 square feet of floor area.

10. New construction of a residential project of more than six units.

11. New construction of parking lots of more than 25 parking spaces.

12. Other projects similar to the above-listed criteria, as determined by the Director.

13. Exemptions. Single-family homes and accessory structures/amenities are not subject to review and approval of a Plot Plan.

(2025-417, 07/16/2025)

Effective on: 8/16/2025

1. Application Filing and Processing. Applications for a Minor Plot Plan or Major Plot Plan shall be filed and processed in accordance with the applicable procedures contained in Chapter 9.30 (Common Application Processing Procedures).
2. Application Fees. Application fees shall be collected in accordance with Section 9.30.020 (Applications and Fees).
3. Additional Applications May Be Required. When a conditional use is proposed in association with the physical development of a property as permitted by this chapter, a separate application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit or Major Conditional Use Permit, as appropriate, shall be filed for review and approval. When multiple applications are required for the same project, the applications shall be processed in accordance with Subsection 9.30.090.C (Multiple Entitlements).

1. Minor Plot Plan. Applications for a Minor Plot Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the designated approving authority as specified in Table 9.30.090-1 (Designated Authority for Permits and Approvals). The designated approving authority is authorized to approve, alter, or deny an application for a Minor Plot Plan.

2. Major Plot Plan. Applications for a Major Plot Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the designated authority as specified in Table 9.30.090-1 (Designated Authority for Permits and Approvals) as follows:

3. Recommending Authority. The designated recommending authority shall review and make recommendations, as appropriate, to the designated approving authority for an application for a Major Plot Plan.

4. Approving Authority. The designated approving authority is authorized to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application for a Major Plot Plan.

1. Minor Plot Plan. No public hearing is required prior to action on an application for a Minor Plot Plan.
2. Major Plot Plan. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing prior to taking action on an application for a Major Plot Plan. Public hearings shall be set and notice given in accordance with Section 9.30.080 (Public Hearing and Notice).

In approving an application for a Minor Plot Plan or an application for a Major Plot Plan, the approving authority may impose reasonable and appropriate standards of approval to achieve the purposes of this Title, ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan, and justify making the necessary findings.

1. Minor Plot Plan. Prior to approving an application for a Minor Plot Plan, the approving authority shall make all the following findings:

2. The proposed project is consistent with the adopted General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

3. The proposed project meets all applicable standards for development and provisions of this Title.

4. Major Plot Plan. Prior to approving an application for a Major Plot Plan, the approving authority shall make all the following findings:

5. The proposed project is consistent with the adopted General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

6. The proposed project meets all applicable standards for development and provisions of this Title.

7. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such use or to the general welfare of the City.

1. Minor Plot Plan. Written notice of decision shall be provided within three business days of the date of decision to the applicant and interested parties having requested such notices in writing. The notice shall include:

2. The application request as acted upon by the Director.

3. The action taken by the Director.

4. Findings as listed for the permit.

5. Major Plot Plan. Written notice of decision shall be provided in accordance with Subsection 9.30.080.G (Notice of Decision).

1. Minor Plot Plan. Minor Plot Plans shall become effective on the date an approval is issued by the approving authority.
2. Major Plot Plan. Major Plot Plans shall become effective on the date of approval unless a timely appeal has been filed. Upon filing of a timely appeal, the effective date shall be suspended until such time that final action is taken on the appeal.

1. Minor Plot Plan. Minor Plot Plans are ministerial and are not subject to appeal.
2. Major Plot Plan. Major Plot Plans are subject to appeal. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 9.30.100 (Appeals).

Minor Plot Plans and Major Plot Plans shall expire three years from the date the approval was granted, unless the permit has been exercised in accordance with Section 9.30.110 (Permit Time Limits, Expiration, and Extensions).

Minor Plot Plans and Major Plot Plans may be extended in accordance with Subsection 9.30.110.C (Permit Extensions.

1. Minor Plot Plan. Any modification to an approved Minor Plot Plan shall be processed as a new application.
2. Major Plot Plan. An applicant may request a modification to an approved Major Plot Plan after the final written decision is issued and the permit becomes effective. Modifications shall be processed in accordance with Section 9.30.120 (Modifications to Previously Approved Permits).