3. The Owner is responsible for the replacement or modification of any Common Area landscaping, utilities, or irrigation components affected while installing approved Lot modifications. All irrigation modifications must be completed by the Association’s contracted vendor for Landscape Maintenance, at the owner’s expense. Any disruption of the Common Area during a Lot modification of any kind must be fully restored to its original condition. 4. All improvements must be within the boundaries of the Lot. To help prevent Lot boundary disputes, all major and complete Lot modifications will require a licensed survey of the lot, locating the four (4) corner pins, before a permit will be issued. (Refer to Section 11 of these rules for procedures to determine lot line boundaries). 5. Before a permit will be issued for any change to a Lot that is not in compliance with all ORPS rules, regulations, and policies, the Owner requesting the permit must agree to bring the Lot into compliance as part of the modification. 6. A final inspection is required by the A&A Committee, or designee, at the completion of the approved Lot modifications. Any deviation from the original approved specifications/plans will be removed at the Owner’s expense. 7. Permits required by local authorities are the responsibility of the Owner. 8. Improvements done on a Lot without a permit are subject to additional permit fees and possible removal of improvements at the Owner's expense.
Cathedral City Permits
1. Improvements or Lot Modifications that entail work subject to City of Cathedral City permitting requirements, including but not limited to electrical work, plumbing work, or in connection with a retaining wall, will require applicable permit(s) from the City of Cathedral City. 2. Electrical work on a Lot may or may not require an A&A Permit or a Cathedral City permit. Exhibit T outlines the specific Permit requirements based on the type of work being performed. 3. The Owner is responsible for applying for a City of Cathedral Permit, which should occur following submittal of a Lot Improvement Permit Application and preliminary approval of design by the A&A Committee (as required by the City of Cathedral City). 4. Once pertinent permits have been issued by the City, the A&A Committee will approve the Lot Improvement Permit Application and authorize work to proceed. A copy of approved City permits will be provided to ORPS and maintained in the Lot file. 5. Final inspection will be scheduled following receipt of a signed-off permit from the city, ensuring that all work has been completed according to code.
Contractor Guidelines
No Lot Modification Permit will be approved for an unlicensed contractor performing work in the categories listed below. Contractors must hold the applicable contractor’s license issued by the State of California for the work they are performing and hold a business license from the City of Cathedral City.
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