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Overview

  • The deck must comply with building setbacks outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Refer to the Zoning Guidance below
  • If the deck is more than 30 inches above grade, you will need to provide structural plans and calculations prepared and signed by a registered California structural engineer as part of your building permit application
  • Your Homeowners Association may have its own approval process. Review your HOA policies and procedures before proceeding with your design plans

Overview

  • There are no zoning setbacks for a gas line; however, setbacks apply to built-in firepits, outdoor fireplaces, built-in barbecues, and mechanical equipment such as pool heaters
  • Your Homeowners Association may have its own approval process. Review your HOA policies and procedures before proceeding with your design plans
  • If the property is a condominium, you will need to provide a copy of the approval letter from your Homeowners Association

Overview

  • There are height restrictions for fountains and fireplaces, depending on where they are placed/constructed. General zoning guidelines are provided below, but you should contact the Planning Counter at planning@cityofirvine.org or 949-724-6308 with any questions
  • Gas appliances (such as firepits) may not be placed/constructed under combustible construction (for example in a California room or under a wooden trellis/patio cover)

Overview

  • There are setback requirements for patio covers/gazebos. These setback requirements vary depending on the style of patio cover/gazebo. Refer to the Zoning Guidance below
  • Open-lattice patio covers that comply with City of Irvine standards will not require plans and calculations stamped and signed by a California licensed engineer
  • All other types of patio covers will require plans and calculations stamped and signed by a California licensed engineer

Thank you to the following artists participating in the 2021 Studio Arts Festival on June 5 at Heritage Community Park. See a complete list of vendors, broken down by category, below. For more information on the event, visit the Studio Arts Festival webpage.

Festival Map

Click the 2021 Studio Arts Festival map below for a higher resolution view.

Overview

  • Your Homeowners Association may have its own approval process. Review your HOA policies and procedures before proceeding with your design plans
  • If the pool is part of an apartment, condominium, or home owners’ association common area, additional review will be required. Contact the Planning Counter at 949-724-6308.
  • After you have completed and gathered all of the required documents, you will need to submit your permit application and plans electronically through the IrvineReady! Online Plan Submission Portal

Overview

Please contact your assigned Building Inspector to schedule an onsite meeting. After evaluating your site preparedness, the Inspector will then initiate the TCO/TU Application Process. Your inspector will provide you with the required forms. Once completed, you will need to submit these forms electronically through the IrvineReady! Online Permit Submittal portal.

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