Union City, CA · Alameda County
Zoning Compliance Review Residential Application
Union City residents operating a business from home use this application to request a zoning compliance review and provide details about the business and residence.
What this form is
Union City requires this review for any business operating from a residence, including home businesses. The application asks for contact and business information, details about the home occupation, and the operator’s signed declaration. It also summarizes home-business regulations; applicants must answer every question, using “N/A” where a question does not apply.
Who needs it
A person operating a business from a Union City residence must submit this application for zoning compliance review.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and proof of the $61 payment as one file by email to [email protected], or in person at City Hall during business hours. The form says to call the Finance Department at 510-675-5312 to make payment.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the operator signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Compliance Review Residential Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Answer every question; write “N/A” if a question does not apply. Sign and date the declaration.
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Gather Proof of Payment
Include proof of the $61 payment. The application and receipt must be submitted as one file.
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Submit to the City
Email the application and proof of payment to [email protected], or submit them in person at City Hall during business hours.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance Review Residential Application?
- No. The operator signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury; the application identifies no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Compliance Review Residential Application?
- Email the completed application and proof of payment as one file to [email protected], or submit them in person at City Hall during business hours.
- Who must submit this application?
- The form says this review is required for any business operating from a residence in Union City, including a home business.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and business contact information and details about the home business, including its location, hours, equipment, vehicles, storage, and possible customer visits.