Do I need a notary for the Use Permit / Design Review Application?

No. This document has no notary block and describes no notarized or sworn attachment; it lists property-owner authorization and project billing forms.

How do I submit the Use Permit / Design Review Application?

Request a pre-application meeting through Enterprise Permitting & Licensing after Planning receives preliminary plans, then submit the application and required materials through the EnerGov/EPL City of Antioch Civic Access Portal.

What materials does the application require?

The checklist includes owner authorization, project billing and copyright forms or basic plans, a project description, reports, photos, and detailed development plans. Other checklists may also apply.

Is a pre-application meeting required?

Yes. The document says a pre-application conference is required and cannot be scheduled until the Planning Division receives preliminary plans.

Antioch, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Use Permit / Design Review Application Requirements

This application requirements document helps Antioch property owners and project applicants prepare materials for a Use Permit or Design Review submission.

What this form is

Antioch uses a Use Permit application to review certain uses that need special consideration, and Design Review applies to new buildings and exterior modifications. Applicants submit through the online portal after a required pre-application conference; the document outlines the application process and lists forms, reports, and detailed development plans to provide. It also explains review, public hearings, and possible project decisions.

Who needs it

Property owners and project applicants proposing a use requiring a Use Permit or new construction or exterior modifications requiring Design Review need these requirements.

How to submit it

Request a pre-application meeting through Enterprise Permitting & Licensing after Planning receives preliminary plans. Submit the application and required materials online through the EnerGov/EPL City of Antioch Civic Access Portal.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it lists property-owner authorization and project billing forms but describes no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Requirements
Download the Use Permit / Design Review Application Requirements document.
2
Attend a Pre-Application Conference
Request a meeting through Enterprise Permitting & Licensing after Planning receives preliminary plans.
3
Complete the Required Materials
Prepare the listed forms, reports, project description, and development plans; include applicable checklists and attachments.
4
Submit Through the City Portal
Upload the application and required materials through the EnerGov/EPL City of Antioch Civic Access Portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Use Permit / Design Review Application?: No. This document has no notary block and describes no notarized or sworn attachment; it lists property-owner authorization and project billing forms.
How do I submit the Use Permit / Design Review Application?: Request a pre-application meeting through Enterprise Permitting & Licensing after Planning receives preliminary plans, then submit the application and required materials through the EnerGov/EPL City of Antioch Civic Access Portal.
What materials does the application require?: The checklist includes owner authorization, project billing and copyright forms or basic plans, a project description, reports, photos, and detailed development plans. Other checklists may also apply.
Is a pre-application meeting required?: Yes. The document says a pre-application conference is required and cannot be scheduled until the Planning Division receives preliminary plans.

Need something notarized?

This Use Permit / Design Review Application Requirements doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Antioch form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.