Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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For the construction of a new commercial, industrial, or manufacturing building in the City of Fountain Valley, a Precise Plan Application can be obtained at the Planning Department or by downloading the Planning and Development Application Packet.Planning & Building
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The first step needed to take is to check with the Planning Department to see if your business use is compatible with the zoning for the location you desire. The business may be a permitted use, need a Conditional Use Permit, or may not be an allowable use for the particular zone.
A Conditional Use Permit allows a specific use in a zone that may have adverse impacts on surrounding uses. A business owner may be allowed to open a business in a certain zone as long as the landowner or business owner meets certain conditions determined by the Planning Commission. Applications for Conditional Use Permit can be obtained at City Hall or by downloading the
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A business owner, operating under a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), wishing to change the conditions of the CUP (change the hours of operation, add beer and wine sales, add live entertainment, etc.), may apply for a modification to the Conditional Use Permit by downloading the Planning and Development Application.Planning & Building
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The first step needed to take is to check with the Planning Department to see if the shopping center or building that you want to place signage on has a designated Sign Program. If the shopping center or building has a Sign Program, the sign must meet the requirements of the program to be approved.
If the shopping center or building does not have a Sign Program, the sign must be approved by the Sign Committee. The Sign Committee consists of two members of the Planning Commission and the Community Development Director. The Sign Committee meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month as needed.
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Businesses may apply for a Temporary Use Permit for a parking lot or seasonal sale to be displayed in front of their business. Items being sold are limited to those that are normally sold at the business. The Temporary Use Permit Application can be downloadedPlanning & Building
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Applications for Tentative Tracts and Tentative Parcels can be found at ourPlanning & Building
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Specific construction requirements and contact information can be found at ourPlanning & Building
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If you want to build a garage, gazebo, greenhouse, patio cover, detached storage shed, workshop, or another similar structure, you can view that information on ourPlanning & Building
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Information on pools, spas, ponds, or other permanent outdoor equipment can be found on ourPlanning & Building
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You can view the setback requirement for this equipment on ourPlanning & Building
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A complete list of compliance standards and building requirements can be found on ourPlanning & Building
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You can find the requirements for landscaping on ourPlanning & Building
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You need a building permit for a home improvement. Please visit the Building Permits section of the website for more informationPlanning & Building
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You will need to call Code Enforcement at 714-593-4444 for an issue or complaint.Planning & Building
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The responsible party must complete the Foreclosure Property Registration Form and include a $100 registration fee made payable to the City of Fountain Valley. Mail the completed form and registration fee to: City of Fountain Valley, Code Enforcement Division, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. See Resolution 9341 for fees related to security, maintenance and registration for properties in foreclosure.Planning & Building