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3. “Hive” shall mean a structure for the housing of a bee colony.
2. “Requeen” means to replace a queen bee in a colony with a new queen.
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Kurt E. Floren Agricultural Commissioner
Director of Weights and Measures
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Department of Agricultural Commissioner/
Weights and Measures
12300 Lower Azusa Road Arcadia, California 91006-5872
http://acwm.lacounty.gov
Richard K. Iizuka Chief Deputy
Protecting Consumers and the Environment Since 1881 To Enrich Lives Through Effective and Caring Service
APIARY REGISTRATION - 2011 NAME ____________________________ DATE_________________ ADDRESS ________________________ PHONE (____)__________ CITY _____________ ZIP CODE ______ BRAND#_______________ Dear Beekeeper: In accordance with Section 29040 of the California Food and Agricultural Code, please register your apiary with us when it is in Los Angeles County. Migratory beekeepers should list the months active in the county. I NO LONGER HAVE BEES IN THE COUNTY I SOLD MY BEES TO: Please Explain: Name________________________ _________________________________ Address______________________ _________________________________ Telephone____________________ List the number of hives and location of each apiary on this form. Attach check or money order for required registration fee and return to the above address. Checks should be payable to: L.A. CO. AG. COMM.
** THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR 2011 IS $10.00 **
Number of
Colonies
LOCATION OF APIARIES IN THIS COUNTY Describe location so it can be plotted on county map using roads, canals, intersections, landmarks, and ranch names, giving directions, distance, and side of road; or show Quarter Section, Section, Township and Range.
Months Active
* CROP REPORTING STATISTICS * Please report the honey, wax, and pollination figures for 2010 from L.A. County only.
Quantity (Lbs.) Price per Lb. Comment H O N E Y
Number of Colonies Price per Colony Comment Pollination for Hire
I Remove Bees in the County of Los Angeles and Would Like My Contact Information Shared With the Public: I Am Licensed To Do Structural Bee Removal: License Number: ______________ Geographic Area Serviced:__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ I Currently Perform Only Live Removal of Bees: YES _______________ What Do You Do With the Captured Swarms? ___________________________________ Geographic Area Serviced: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST FOR PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION I hereby request to be notified before pesticide applications as provided for in Section 29101 of the California Food and Agriculture Code and Title 3 California Administrative Code Section 6654. I am available for notification during the two-hour time period from ___________ to ____Monday through Friday by collect call to the following phone number(s): ( ) or ( ) . I understand that if I fail to submit my request for pesticide notification to the Agricultural Commissioner IN WRITING within the 72-hour period before relocating, I may not be entitled to recover damages for any injury from pest control operations. I also will not recover damages if I fail to properly post an identification sign at my apiaries or am not available for notification at the hours I have designated above. I understand that this “REQUEST FOR NOTIFICATION” will not expire until December 31, 2011. DATE: _____________ SIGNATURE: _______________________ Beekeeper DATE RECEIVED: ______________ SIGNATURE: _________________________________ Agricultural Commissioner/Representative
2. Address of Proposed Project:
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LOS ANGELES CITYPLANNINGDEPARTMENT
Community Planning Referral Form
This form, completed and signed by appropriate Community Planning staff, must accompany any Master Land Use Application submitted at the Department of City Planning Public Counters regarding proposed projects located in Specific Plan areas, Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs), Design Review Board (DRB) areas, Community Design Overlay (CDO) districts, Pedestrian Oriented Districts (PODs), Neighbor-hood Oriented Districts (NODs), or Sign Districts (SN).
1. Name of Specific Plan, HPOZ, DRB, CDO, POD, NOD, or SN If this is a Density Bonus case, please write “Density Bonus” and the name of the Community Plan area
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1a. Sub-Area (if applicable)
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Form 7812 Revised 10-16-09
4. Note to Applicant: Other ApprovalsApplicant is advised to obtain a pre-plan check consultation with the Department of Building & Safety to determine any other necessary approvals from other City departments, including City Planning. Potential City Planning approvals in addition to Director’s Determination are listed below. This list includes the most common approvals and is not exhaustive.
3. Description of Proposed Project:
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Project Type: New construction Addition Renovation Sign Change of use Grading
If change of use, what is existing use? ____________________ Proposed use? ____________________
City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning WEBSITE: www.cityplanning.lacity.org
DOWNTOWN OFFICECity Hall - 200 N Spring St.Rooms 621 & 667
VALLEY OFFICEMarvin Braude Construction Center - 6262 Van Nuys Bl.Rooms 351 & 430
Zoning Administration
Adjustment or VarianceConditional Use Permit (e.g. sale of alcohol)Coastal Development PermitDetermination
CPC/APC/Director
Site Plan ReviewZone Change/General Plan AmendmentConditional Use Permit (e.g. educational institutions)Density Bonus
Advisory Agency
Tract Map/Parcel MapSmall Lot Subdivision
Date:
Community Planning Staff Signature: Phone Number:
Print Name:
Questions 5 & 6 below to be filled out by Community Planner
5. Approved Filing (check all that apply):
Specific Plan/SN Project Permit Adjustment
Minor (3 signs or less OR change of use) Exception Standard (Remodel or renovation in which additions are no greater than Amendment 200sf., more than 3 signs, and/or wireless equipment) Interpretation Major (All other projects, e.g. new buildings, remodels that include an addition Other of more than 200sf.) Not a project per Specific Plan or SN
Modification
DRB
Final Review Preliminary Review
CDO/POD/NOD Discretionary Action Sign-off only
Minor (3 signs or less OR change of use) Not a project Standard (Remodel or renovation in which additions are no greater than 200sf., more than 3 signs, and/or wireless equipment)
Major (All other projects, e.g. new buildings, remodels that include an addition of more than 200sf.)
HPOZ COA CCMP Amendment Demolition Other
Is the project located in a Federal District/ National Register Historic District or a California Register Historic District? Yes1 NoDoes the project involve demolition of a Contributing building or structure? Yes1 No1 Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) on properties located in Federal Districts/ Nation Register Historic Districts or in California Register Historic Districts do not qualifyfor Categorical Exemptions. Projects involving the demolition of Contributing buildings or Structures do not qualify for Categorical Exemptions. Check “Environmen-tal Assessment Form,” below and direct applicant to apply for an EAF.
Density Bonus Density Bonus and/or parking reduction only Density Bonus Referral Form attached
On-menu incentives requested Off-menu incentives requested
GPA and/or ZC
Consultation completed
6. Environmental Clearance (check one): Categorical Exemption Existing ENV Case Number: ___________________
(Not for Specific Plan Exception cases, unless the project is a sign) Public Counter to determine environmental clearance Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Other entitlements needed Reconsideration of: __________________________
Base Fee (List each entitlement base fee separately):