Union City, CA · Alameda County
Zoning Compliance Review Commercial/Industrial Application
This application lets new or relocating commercial and industrial businesses request a City zoning review to check whether their proposed business use is permitted at the location.
What this form is
Union City requires this review for new and relocated businesses to verify that the type of business is permitted at the proposed location. The application asks for applicant and business details, the proposed activities, materials, storage, space, and staffing; supplemental questions cover certain warehouse, distribution, transportation, and automotive uses. Incomplete applications may be rejected, and the form states that the review is not an entitlement.
Who needs it
Applicants for new or relocated commercial and industrial businesses in Union City need this review to verify that their proposed use is permitted at the location.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and payment in person at City Hall during business hours, or email the application and proof of payment as one file to [email protected]. Payments can be made through the Finance Department by calling 510-675-5312.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but specifies no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Compliance Review Commercial/Industrial Application.
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Complete The Application
Answer all questions; the instructions say to write “N/A” when a question does not apply.
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Gather Supporting Information
If reporting other hazardous materials, list each material and quantity on a separate sheet. Include proof of payment with the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and payment in person at City Hall during business hours, or email the application and proof of payment as one file to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance Review application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, but specifies no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Zoning Compliance Review application?
- Submit the completed application and payment in person at City Hall during business hours, or email the application and proof of payment as one file to [email protected].
- Who needs to file this application?
- The city says the review is required for new and relocated businesses to verify that the business type is permitted at the proposed location.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks about the applicant, business, proposed activities, materials, storage, space, and staffing. Supplemental questions apply to certain warehouse, distribution, transportation, and automotive uses.