Cave Creek, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Preliminary Plat Application

Property owners or their designated representatives use this application to submit a subdivision’s preliminary plat for Town of Cave Creek review.

What this form is

The application begins the preliminary plat review process, which addresses the land’s developability and environmental issues. Applicants provide project, parcel, owner, and contact information, then submit a plat and supporting materials, including a narrative report, ownership proof or authorization, and other items listed in the checklist. The application also asks applicants to complete requirements covering existing conditions, proposed plans, utilities, streets, and environmentally sensitive areas.

Who needs it

Property owners or their designated representatives proposing a subdivision in Cave Creek use this application to submit a preliminary plat for Town review.

How to submit it

Submit the preliminary plat to the Planning Department with the application fee and required materials listed in the checklist. The document does not provide a submission address or fee amount.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner or designated representative signs and dates the certification, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Preliminary Plat Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the project, parcel, applicant, owner, and contact details, complete the applicable checklist sections, and sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the plat copies and supporting documents listed in the checklist, along with the application fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Department

    Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Department; the document does not provide an address or fee amount.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Preliminary Plat Application used for?
It starts Town review of a proposed subdivision’s preliminary plat and collects project details, plat requirements, and supporting documentation.
Who completes the Preliminary Plat Application?
The property owner or the owner’s designated representative completes and certifies the application. It requests project, parcel, applicant, owner, and contact information.
Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Application?
No. The certification calls for a signature and date, not notarization; the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Preliminary Plat Application?
Submit it to the Planning Department with the application fee and checklist materials. The document does not give a submission address or fee amount.

Need something notarized?

This Preliminary Plat Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cave Creek form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.