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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: PA 2024-08/CUP 2024-04/CDR 2024-02
PROJECT NAME: Walmart Fueling Station and Convenience Store
PROJECT LOCATION: APNs: 377-090-052 and 377-090-053
APPROVAL DATE: October 21, 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE: October 21, 2027
GENERAL
1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2024-04 proposes to establish a 16-pump gasoline-
dispensing station with a 5,419-square-foot overhead fueling canopy, 1,618-square-foot
single-story convenience store. Commercial Design Review (CDR) 2024-02 proposes
building design and construction of a 5,419-square-foot overhead fueling canopy, 1,618-
square-foot single-story convenience store and related parking lot site improvements on an
approximately 1.10-acres. The project site is located north of Dexter Avenue and east of
Central Avenue (SR-74), identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 377-090-052 and
377-090-053.
2. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, Agents, and its Consultants
(Indemnitees) from any claim, action, or proceeding against the Indemnitees to attack, set
aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or
legislative body concerning the approval, implementation, and construction of CUP 2024-
04, and CDR 2024-02, which action is bought within the time period provided for in California
Government Code Sections 65009 and/or 66499.37, and Public Resources Code Section
21167, including the approval, extension, or modification of CUP 2024-04, and CDR 2024-
02 or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done, or made prior to the
decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached
thereto. The Applicant's indemnification is intended to include, but not be limited to,
damages, fees and/or costs awarded against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit,
claim or litigation, including without limitation attorneys' fees, penalties and other costs,
liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such proceeding. The
City will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the
City. If the project is challenged in court, the City and the applicant shall enter into formal
defense and indemnity agreement, consistent with this condition.
3. Within 30 days of project approval, the applicant shall sign and complete an
"Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the Community
Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
PLANNING DIVISION
4. Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-04 shall lapse and become void two years following the
date on which the conditional use permit became effective, unless one of the following: (1)
prior to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the conditional use permit is
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Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
issued and construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior
to the expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an
extension of the conditional use permit approval pursuant to subsections (a), (b), and (c) of
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.070.D.2. Subject to the provisions of
LEMC Section 17.415.070.I, a conditional use permit granted pursuant to the provisions of
this section shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership
of the site or structure, which was the subject of the Conditional Use Permit application.
5. Commercial Design Review No. 2024-02 shall lapse and become void two years following
the date on which the design review became effective, unless one of the following: (1) prior
to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the design review is issued and
construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior to the
expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an extension of
the design review approval pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050.I.1. Notwithstanding conditions to the contrary, a design
review granted pursuant to LEMC Section 17.415.050.I.2 shall run with the land for this two-
year period, subject to any approved extensions, and shall continue to be valid upon a
change of ownership of the site, which was the subject of the design review application.
6. An application for modification, expansion or other change in a Conditional Use Permit shall
be reviewed according to the provisions of the Section 17.415.070 of the LEMC, in a similar
manner as a new application.
7. Project is required to submit a Queue Management Plan for review and approval prior to
issuance of grading permit. Queue Management Plan is required to be approved by the City
Traffic Engineer prior to issuance of occupancy.
8. If operation of this use triggers concerns related to parking, noise, traffic, or other impacts,
at the discretion of the Community Development Director, this Conditional Use Permit may
be referred back to the Planning Commission for subsequent review at a Public Hearing. If
necessary, the Commission may modify or add conditions of approval to mitigate such
impacts, or may revoke said Conditional Use Permit.
9. The applicant shall provide all project-related on-site and off-site improvements as required by
these Conditions of Approval.
10. All Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced on page one of building plans prior to their
acceptance by the Building and Safety Division, Community Development Department. All
Conditions of Approval shall be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
11. All future development proposals shall be reviewed by the City on a project-by-project basis. If
determined necessary by the Community Development Director or designee, additional
environmental analysis will be required.
12. Any proposed minor revisions to approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director or designee. Any proposed substantial revisions to the
approved plans shall be reviewed according to the provisions of the Municipal Code in a
similar manner as a new application.
13. Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance (LEMC Chapter 17.176) shall be satisfied during
all site preparation and construction activity. Site preparation activity and construction shall
not commence before 7:00 AM and shall cease no later than 5:00 PM, Monday through
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Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
Friday. Only finish work and similar interior construction may be conducted on Saturdays
and may commence no earlier than 8:00 am and shall cease no later than 4:00 p.m.
Construction activity shall not take place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays
14. No individual signs are approved as part of this approval. The applicant or designee shall
submit an application for a sign permit, pay appropriate fees and receive approval from the
Community Development Department for any sign(s) installed at the project site. OR The
applicant shall submit a sign program for review and approval of the Planning Commission
prior to installation. Sign plans submitted to the City for review shall incorporate City
identification signs.
15. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours.
16. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall
trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours.
17. No outside overnight storage of inoperable vehicles shall occur at the site.
18. Since the project is proposed to be completed in phases, unimproved portions of the
property should be maintained and kept in good repair as noted on the phasing plan exhibit.
19. All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment
incidental to development shall be architecturally screened or shielded by landscaping so
that they are not visible from neighboring property or public streets. Any roof mounted central
swamp coolers shall also be screened, and the Community Development Director, prior to
issuance of building permit shall approve screening plan.
20. The property address (in numerals at least six inches high) shall be displayed near the
entrance and be easily visible from the front of the subject property and public right-of-way.
21. The applicant shall construct trash enclosure(s) with a decorative roof to match the colors,
materials and design of the project architecture.
22. If any of the conditions of approval set forth herein fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms,
to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke
or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition issuance of all future
building permits, deny revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under
the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice of violation on the property title;
institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek
damages for their violation.
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Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits/Building Permits
23. The applicant shall pay all applicable City fees, including but not limited to Development
Impact Fees (DIF) and MSHCP Fees per LEMC Section 16.85, at the rate in effect at the
time of payment.
24. All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment
incidental to development shall be architecturally screened or shielded by landscaping so
that they are not visible from neighboring property or public streets. Any roof mounted central
swamp coolers shall also be screened, and the Community Development Director, prior to
issuance of building permit shall approve screening plan.
25. Prior to issuance of Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit a photometric study to the
Community Development Department for review and approval. The plan shall ensure that
all exterior on-site lighting are shielded and directed on-site so as not to create glare onto
neighboring properties and streets or allow illumination above the horizontal plane of the
fixture.
26. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, all exterior wall mounted and freestanding light
fixtures shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community
Development, or their designee. Light fixtures shall compliment the architectural style of the
buildings onsite.
27. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the color, finish and pattern of all decorative paving
onsite shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community
Development, or their designee.
28. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Final Landscaping / Irrigation Detail Plans shall be
submitted along with appropriate fees for review and approval by the Community
Development Director or designee.
a. All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler system with 50% plant
coverage using a drip irrigation method.
b. Mature specimen trees shall be planted on locations visible from public views.
c. All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six inch (6”) high and six
inch (6”) wide concrete curb. Runoff shall be allowed from paved areas into landscape
areas.
d. Planting within fifteen feet (15’) of ingress/egress points shall be no higher than twenty-
four inches (24”).
e. Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot shade tree pursuant
to the LEMC and Landscape Design Guidelines.
f. No required tree planting bed shall be less than 5 feet wide.
g. Root barriers shall be installed for all trees planted within 10 feet of hardscape areas to
include sidewalks.
h. Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment shall be indicated on
landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping plan.
i. The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and meet all
requirements of the City’s adopted Landscape Guidelines.
j. All landscape improvements shall be bonded 100% for material and labor for two years
from installation sign-off by the City. Release of the landscaping bond shall be requested
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PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
by the applicant at the end of the required two years with approval/acceptance reviewed
by the Landscape Consultant and approved by the Community Development Director or
Designee.
k. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within affected portion of any phase at
the time a Certificate of Occupancy is requested for any building.
l. Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
m. Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
n. Final landscape plans shall include drought tolerant planting consistent with Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District standards subject to plan check and approval by the
City’s landscape plan check consultant.
o. No turf shall be permitted.
p. Final landscape plans shall include plant palate selection that will complement adjacent
properties such as the Launch Pointe.
29. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Community Development Director. If it is determined that the landscaping
is not being maintained, the Director of Community Development shall have the authority to
require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved
landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the
responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest.
30. The proposed location of on-site construction trailers shall be approved by the Community
Development Director or designee. A cash bond of $1,000 shall be required for any
construction trailers placed on the site and used during construction. Bonds will be released
after removal of trailers and restoration of the site to an acceptable state, subject to approval
of the Community Development Director or designee. Such trailer(s) shall be fully on private
property and outside the public right of way.
31. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall initiate and complete Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) which shall be approved by the City. All CC&R
documents that address including, but not limited to, reciprocal easements, shall be
submitted for review and approval by City Planning, Engineering and the City Attorney and
upon City approval shall be recorded. Such documents shall include Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
• All landscaping, all drainage basins, and common areas including but not limited to
parking areas and drive aisles, shall be maintained in accordance with the CC&Rs.
• Provisions to restrict parking upon other than approved and developed parking spaces
shall be written into the CC&Rs for the project.
BUILDING DIVISION
General Conditions
32. Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety Conditions will be addressed
when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review. These
conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and related
codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
33. Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of
the 2022 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: 2022 California
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Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, 2022 California Energy Codes, 2022
California Green Building Standards, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
34. Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions
and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. All ground floor units to be adaptable.
b. Disabled access from the public way to the entrance of the building.
c. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement.
e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as clubhouse,
trach enclosure tot lots and picnic areas.
35. Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings by
requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial or multi-family
residential projects or a recorded final map for single- family residential projects. It takes 10
days to issue address and notify other agencies. Please contact Sonia Salazar at
ssalazar@lake-elsinore.org or 951-674-3124 X 286.
36. Clearance from LEUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Lake Elsinore School District
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department evidencing the payment or
exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
37. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
38. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
39. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate
approvals and permits. Septic systems will need to be approved from Riverside County
Environmental Health Department before permit issuance.
40. House Electrical Meter. Applicant shall provide a house electrical meter to provide power for
the operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each building
on the site. Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on the plans how the
operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house meter is not specifically
proposed.
At Plan Review Submittal
41. Must submit Grading Plans to Engineering prior to Building. Building will not
accept plans if they have not been submitted to Engineering first.
Submitting Plans and Calculations. Applicant must submit to Building and Safety online
portal for electronic plan check and permitting:
a. An electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic,
and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.507
of the 2022 edition of the California Building Code.
c. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for the persons with disabilities.
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PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
d. Truss calculations that have been stamped by the engineer of record of the building and
the truss manufacturer engineer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
42. Onsite Water and Sewer Plans. Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted separately from
the building plans, shall be submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval.
43. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing structure to
be removed as part of the project.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
44. Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide appropriate stamp
of a registered professional with original signature on the plans. Provide C.D. of approved
plans to the Building Division.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
45. Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector
prior to the start of the building construction.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
General Conditions
46. All new submittals for plan check or permit shall be made using the City’s online Citizen
Self-Service Portal (CSSP).
47. All engineering plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer using the City’s
standard title block.
48. All required engineering reports shall be prepared by a State of California registered Civil
Engineer, Soils Engineer, or Traffic Engineer, as applicable.
49. All open space and slopes except for public parks and schools and flood control district
facilities, outside the public right-of-way shall be owned and maintained by the property
owner or property owner’s association.
50. In accordance with the City’s Franchise Agreement for waste disposal & recycling, the
applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R, Inc. for removal and disposal of all waste
material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish generated both during cleaning, demolition,
clear and grubbing or all other phases of construction and during occupancy.
51. Applicant shall submit a detailed hydrology and hydraulic study for review and approval for
the sufficient containment and conveyance of the storm water to a safe and adequate point
as approved by the City Engineer.
52. The site will accommodate all construction activity, building activity, vehicles, etc. No staging
on public streets, or private property belonging to others shall be conducted without the
written permission of the property owner.
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Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
53. Minimum good housekeeping and erosion and sediment control Best Management
Practices (BMPs) shall be implemented.
54. Project is required to submit a Traffic Management Plan for review and approval prior to
issuance of grading permit. Traffic Management Plan is required to be approved prior to
issuance of occupancy.
FEES
55. Applicant shall pay all applicable permit application and Engineering assessed fees,
including without limitation plan check and construction inspection fees, at the prevalent rate
at time of payment in full.
56. Applicant shall pay all applicable Mitigation and Development Impact Fees at the prevalent
rate at time of payment in full. Fees are subject to change. Mitigation and Development
Impact Fees include without limitation:
• Traffic Infrastructure Fee (TIF) – Due prior to Building Permit issuance
• Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) – Due prior to Occupancy
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION PREVENTION / NPDES
Design
57. The project is responsible for complying with the latest Santa Ana Region National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits as warranted based on the nature of
development and/or activity.
58. Final Amended Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved prior to grading
plan approval, or issuance of any permit for construction, whichever is first.
59. Parking lot landscaping areas shall be designed to provide for treatment, retention or
infiltration of runoff.
60. Project hardscape areas shall be designed and constructed to provide for drainage into
adjacent landscape.
61. Project trash enclosure shall be covered, bermed, and designed to divert drainage from
adjoining paved areas and regularly maintained.
62. If CEQA identifies resources requiring Clean Water Act Section 401 Permitting, the applicant
shall obtain certification through the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and
provide a copy to the Engineering Department.
63. All storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately marked “Only Rain in the Storm Drain”
using the City authorized marker.
64. The project site shall implement full trash capture methods/devices approved by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. This shall include installation of connector pipe
screens on all onsite and offsite catch basins to which the project discharges.
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PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
Construction
65. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) (as required by the NPDES General
Construction Permit) and compliance with the Green Building Code for sediment and
erosion control are required for this project.
66. Prior to grading or building permit for construction or demolition and/or weed abatement
activity, projects subject to coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit shall
demonstrate that compliance with the permit has been obtained by providing a copy of the
Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of
the notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number or other
proof of filing to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A copy of the SWPPP shall be kept at
the project site, updated, and be available for review upon request.
67. Erosion & Sediment Control – Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for
construction or demolition, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City
Engineer, an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as a separate sheet(s) of the grading plan
submittal to demonstrate compliance with the City’s NPDES Program and state water quality
regulations for grading and construction activities. A copy of the plan shall be incorporated
into the SWPPP, kept updated as needed to address changing circumstances of the project
site, be kept at the project site, and available for review upon request.
Post-Construction
68. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and/or occupancy, the applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with applicable NPDES permits for construction,
industrial/commercial, MS4, etc. to include:
• Demonstrate that the project has compiled with all non-structural BMPs described in
the project’s WQMP.
• Provide signed, notarized certification from the Engineer of Work that the structural
BMPs identified in the project’s WQMP are installed in conformance with approved
plans and specifications and operational.
• Submit a copy of the fully executed, recorded City approved Operations and
Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement for all structural BMPs or a copy of the
recorded City approved CC&R.
• The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement and/or CC&R’s shall: (1)
describe the long-term operation and maintenance requirements for BMPs identified
in the BMP Exhibit; (2) identify the entity that will be responsible for long-term operation
and maintenance of the referenced BMPs; (3) describe the mechanism for funding the
long-term operation and maintenance of the referenced BMPs; and (4) provide for
annual certification for water quality facilities by a Registered Civil Engineer. The City
format shall be used.
• Provide documentation of annexation into a CFD for funding facilities to be maintained
by the City.
• Demonstrate that copies of the project’s approved WQMP (with recorded O&M Plan
or CC&R’s attached) are available for each of the initial occupants. Agree to pay for a
Special Investigation from the City of Lake Elsinore for a date twelve (12) months after
the issuance of a Certificate of Use and/or Occupancy for the project to verify
compliance with the approved WQMP and O&M Plan. A signed/sealed certification
from the Engineer of Work dated 12 months after the Certificate of Occupancy will be
considered in lieu of a Special Investigation by the City.
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Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
UTILITIES
69. All arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles, vaults, etc.) out of
the roadway shall be the responsibility of the applicant, property owner, and/or his agent.
Overhead utilities (34.5 kV or lower) shall be undergrounded (LEMC Section 16.64).
70. Submit a “Will Serve” letter to the City Engineering Department from the applicable water
agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have been made for this project and
specify the technical data for the water service at the location, such as water pressure,
volume, etc. Will Serve letters shall be provided prior to issuance of Grading Permit.
IMPROVEMENTS
71. Project is required to complete the following signal operational improvements prior to
issuance of occupancy:
a. Dexter Avenue at Central Avenue – Increase the cycle length to 120 seconds and
increase relative green time for phase three (westbound left turn).
b. Central Avenue and Cambern – Increase cycle length to 120 seconds, add protected
eastbound left turn phasing, add westbound right turn overlap phasing, and increase
relative green time for phases four and seven.
c. All updated signal timing sheets shall be provided, reviewed, and approved by the City
prior to completion.
72. Project shall ensure above surface facilities and landscape features are installed outside
the line of sight of drivers.
73. 10-year storm runoff shall be contained within the curb and the 100-year storm runoff shall
be contained within the street right-of-way. When either of these criteria are exceeded,
drainage facilities shall be provided.
74. All natural drainage traversing the site shall be conveyed through the site or shall be
collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer. All off-site drainage, if
different from historic flow, shall be conveyed to a public facility.
75. Roof drains shall not be allowed to outlet directly through coring in the street curb. Roofs
should drain to a landscaped area to maximum extent possible.
76. The site shall be planned and developed to keep surface water from entering buildings
(California Green Building Standards Code 4.106.3).
77. All existing storm drain inlet facilities adjacent to the subject properties shall be retrofitted
with a storm drain filter; all new storm drain inlet facilities constructed by this project shall
include a storm drain filter.
78. A registered State of California Civil Engineer shall prepare the improvement, signing and
striping, plans required for this project.
Permitting/Construction
79. As applicable, an encroachment permit shall be obtained prior to any work on City right-of-
way. The developer shall submit the permit application, required fees, and executed
agreements, security and other required documentation prior to issuance.
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PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
80. As applicable, all compaction reports, grade certification, monument certification (with tie
notes delineated on 8 ½ X 11” Mylar) shall be submitted to the Engineering Department before
final inspection of public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT
81. Project is required to submit a Traffic Management Plan for review and approval prior to
issuance of grading permit.
82. A grading plan signed and stamped by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for
City review and approval for all addition and/or movement of soil (grading) on site. The plan
shall include separate sheets for erosion control, haul route and traffic control. The grading
submittal shall include all supporting documentation and be prepared using City standard
title block, standard drawings and design manual.
83. All grading plan contours shall extend to minimum of 50 feet beyond property lines to
indicate existing drainage pattern. All natural drainage traversing the site (historic flow) shall
be conveyed through the site in a manner consistent with the historic flow or to one or a
combination of the following: to a public facility; accepted by adjacent property owners by a
letter of drainage acceptance; or conveyed to a drainage easement as approved by the City
Engineer.
84. The grading plan shall show that no structures, landscaping, or equipment are located near
the project entrances that could reduce sight distance. A Soil/Geotechnical Report is
required for any land disturbance. In conjunction, a seismic study shall be submitted to
identify earthquake faults, liquefaction and/or subsidence zones present on-site. A certified
letter from a Registered Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer shall be submitted confirming
the absence of this hazard prior to grading permit.
85. If the grading plan identifies alterations in the existing drainage patterns as they exit the site,
a Hydrology and Hydraulic Report for review and approval by City Engineer shall be required
prior to issuance of grading permits. All grading that modifies the existing flow patterns
and/or topography shall be in compliance with Federal, State and Local law and be approved
by the City Engineer.
86. A geotechnical investigation shall be performed on the site to identify any hidden earthquake
faults, liquefaction and/or subsidence zones present on-site. A certified letter from a
registered geologist or geotechnical engineer shall be submitted confirming the absence of
this hazard prior to grading permit. The location of faults, active or inactive shall be shown
on the plan sets. A certified geotechnical engineer and/or licensed geologist shall verify
compliance with geotechnical recommendations and confirm that geotechnical conditions
are consistent with finds in the geotechnical investigation.
87. Applicant shall mitigate to prevent any flooding and/or erosion downstream caused by
development of the site and/or diversion of drainage.
88. All natural drainage traversing the site (historic flow) shall be conveyed through the site in a
manner consistent with the historic flow or to one or a combination of the following: to a
public facility; accepted by adjacent property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance; or
conveyed to a drainage easement as approved by the City Engineer.
Permitting/Construction
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Conditions of Approval
PA 2024-08/CUP 2024-04/CDR 2024-02
Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
89. Applicant shall execute and submit grading and erosion control agreement, post grading
security and pay permit fees as a condition of grading permit issuance.
90. No grading shall be performed without first having obtained a Grading Permit. A grading
permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures for which a
Building Permit is required.
91. A preconstruction meeting with the City Engineering Inspector (Engineering Land
Development Department) is required prior to commencement of any grading activity.
92. Hauling in excess of 5,000 cubic yards shall be approved by the City Council (LEMC
15.72.065). Prior to commencement of grading operations, applicant shall provide to the
City a map of all proposed haul routes to be used for movement of export material. All such
routes shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Haul route shall be
submitted prior to issuance of a grading permit.
93. All grading shall be done under the supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer. Slopes
steeper than 2 to 1 shall be evaluated for stability and proper erosion control and approved
by the City.
94. Review and approval of the project sediment and erosion control plan shall be completed.
As warranted, a copy of the current SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available
for review upon request.
95. Approval of the project Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post construction
shall be received prior to issuance of a grading permit.
96. As, applicable applicant shall obtain applicable environmental clearance from the Planning
Department and submit applicable clearance document to the Engineering Department. This
approval shall specify that the project complies with any and all required environmental
mitigation triggered by the proposed grading activity.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
97. Provide soils, geology and seismic report, including recommendations for parameters for
seismic design of buildings, and walls prior to building permit.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY / FINAL APPROVAL
98. Traffic Management Plan shall be approved prior to issuance of occupancy.
99. Signal operational improvements shall be completed and the signal timing sheets shall be
provided to the City.
100. Proof of acceptance of maintenance responsibility of slopes, open spaces, landscape
areas, and drainage facilities shall be provided.
101. As applicable, applicant shall provide a digital copy of the amended Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to the Engineering Department prior to first
occupancy.
102. In the event of the damage to City roads from hauling or other construction related activity,
applicant shall pay full cost of restoring public roads to the baseline condition.
103. Applicant shall pay all outstanding applicable processing and development fees prior to
occupancy and/or final approval.
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Conditions of Approval
PA 2024-08/CUP 2024-04/CDR 2024-02
Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
104. Applicant shall submit documentation pursuant to City’s Security Release handout.
105. As applicable, applicant shall submit as-built all Engineering Department approved project
plan sets. After City approval of paper copy, the developer/owner is responsible for
revising the original mylar plans. Once the original mylars have been approved, the
developer shall provide the City with a digital copy of the “as-built” plans in .tif format.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FIRE MARSHAL
106. The applicant or developer shall provide fire hydrants in accordance with the following:
• Prior to placing any combustibles on site, provide an approved water source for
firefighting purposes.
107. In all new buildings and structures which are 5,000 square feet or greater, an approved
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where
Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code have more restrictive requirements
than those listed below, the more restrictive requirements shall take precedence.
108. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant/developer shall provide the Office of the
Fire Marshal with an approved site plan for Fire Lanes and signage. (CFC 501.3)
109. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, approval shall be required from the Office of
the Fire Marshal to maintain, store, use, or handle hazardous materials regulated by the fire
code and to install equipment used in connection with such activities. (CFC 105)
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Annex into the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance
Services)
110. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an application to the
Department of Administrative Services to initiate the annexation process into the Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) or current Community Facilities District
in place at the time of annexation to fund the on-going operation and maintenance of the
public right-of-way landscaped areas and neighborhood parks to be maintained by the City
and for street lights in the public right-of-way for which the City will pay for electricity and a
maintenance fee to Southern California Edison, including parkways, street maintenance,
open space and public storm drains constructed within the development and federal NPDES
requirements to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project. The annexation
process shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the
project. Alternatively, the applicant may propose alternative financing mechanisms to fund
the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project with respect to Maintenance Services.
Applicant shall make a non-refundable deposit of $15,000 or at the current rate in place at
the time of annexation toward the cost of annexation, formation or other mitigation process,
as applicable.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
111. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring
& Reporting Program (Resolution No. 2015-087) (SCH # 2014051093).
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Conditions of Approval
PA 2024-08/CUP 2024-04/CDR 2024-02
Applicant’s:
PC: October 21, 2025
CC R&F: November 18, 2025
I hereby state that I acknowledge receipt of the approved Conditions of Approval for the above
named project and do hereby agree to accept and abide by all Conditions of Approval as approved
by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on TBD. I also acknowledge that all Conditions
shall be met as indicated.
Date:
Applicant’s Signature:
Print Name:
Address:
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