What does the Oroville Zone Change / General Plan Amendment application request?

It requests project information, existing and proposed zoning and General Plan land use designations, and the reasons for the proposed change.

What must accompany a complete application?

The form lists a completed and signed application, payment, and recorded documents showing current ownership and the affected parcels’ legal description. A rezone involving multiple parcels also requires a petition signed by at least 60% of affected parcel owners.

Oroville, CA · Butte County

No notary required

Zone Change / General Plan Amendment

Property applicants use this application to request a zone change, a General Plan amendment, or both for affected parcels in Oroville.

What this form is

The application requests project information and the reasons for the proposed change, and asks applicants to provide current ownership and legal-description records. A complete application requires a signed form and payment; a rezone involving multiple parcels also requires a petition signed by at least 60% of affected parcel owners. The form lists deposits and technology fees for zone changes and General Plan amendments.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a zone change, a General Plan amendment, or a rezone involving multiple affected parcels need this application and its listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Oroville Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965-4897.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if more than one parcel is involved, a petition signed by at least 60% of affected parcel owners is required.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Zone Change / General Plan Amendment application.
2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the applicable project information, explain the reasons for the proposed change, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include recorded documents showing current ownership and legal descriptions. For a rezone involving multiple parcels, include the required owner-signed petition.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and payment to the City of Oroville Planning Division, Community Development Department, at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Oroville Zone Change / General Plan Amendment application request?: It requests project information, existing and proposed zoning and General Plan land use designations, and the reasons for the proposed change.
What must accompany a complete application?: The form lists a completed and signed application, payment, and recorded documents showing current ownership and the affected parcels’ legal description. A rezone involving multiple parcels also requires a petition signed by at least 60% of affected parcel owners.
Do I need a notary for the Zone Change / General Plan Amendment application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If more than one parcel is involved, a petition signed by at least 60% of affected parcel owners is required.
How do I submit the Zone Change / General Plan Amendment application?: Submit it to the City of Oroville Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965-4897.

Need something notarized?

This Zone Change / General Plan Amendment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oroville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.