City of Fountain Valley

Plan Submittal Requirements

CHECK LIST ITEMS FOR FIRST PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL:
(OFFSITE ONLY)

Initial plan check fee determined by staff.
Civil off-site improvement plan set must be signed and stamped by a registered civil engineer.
Landscape plan set must be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
Plans must be on a 24” x 36” sized sheet.
Improvement plans must include the following:

Be prepared to scale using engineering scales (i.e. 1” = 40’, 1” = 20’).
Standard general notes for, water, sewer, and special provisions as specified per City’s Public Works Department.
Vicinity map.
City Engineer’s signature block (as applicable).
Director of Public Works and Planning Director’s signature block required for landscape plan set only (see attached).
Benchmark.
Dedication and/or quitclaim of easement documentation (see attached).
Location of all existing and proposed utilities.
Set back dimensions.
Property lines.
Identify legal tract number, lot number, precise plan number or conditional use permit number.

Best Management Practices measures (for common industrial activities that may pollute storm water).
PCC slab, canopy, fossil filters (service stations only).

Erosion Control Contingent Plan (required if construction occurs between October thru April).
In addition to the abovementioned requirements, larger project such as the development of Tracts must also include the following:

Two copies of the most current title report.
Two copies of the soils report.
Standard general notes for grading as specified per City’s Public Works Department.
City Engineer’s signature block (see attached).
Earthwork quantities.
Owner/Developer, civil and soil engineer’s name, address, and telephone number.
Horizontal dimensions, existing and proposed grades, details, etc.
Grading, sewer, water, and drainage information; profiles if necessary, scale, construction notes, existing information appropriate to plans-(easements, underground service utilities, hardscape, landscape), etc.

Any questions regarding these or other requirements may be directed to the Public Works Department at (714) 593-4433.

Revised: October 2006