Clayton, CA · Contra Costa County
General Plan Amendment Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a map or text amendment to Clayton’s General Plan and provide supporting project information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a map amendment, a text amendment, or both to Clayton’s General Plan. It asks for contact and property information, a letter explaining the proposed amendment, and supporting materials such as maps, reports, and nearby property-owner mailing information. The application instructions say incomplete applications will not be accepted and describe review by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a General Plan map or text amendment in Clayton need to complete this application and provide the listed submittal materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application materials to the Community Development Department at 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517. Include the processing deposit by check payable to the City of Clayton; the number of copies is determined by the Community Development Director.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the application information is true, complete, and correct, then signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the General Plan Amendment Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Mark the amendment type, provide project contact information, and complete the certification and signature lines.
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Gather The Submittal Materials
Prepare the listed maps, reports, letter of explanation, mailing materials, and processing deposit; the Community Development Director determines the number of copies.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application packet to the Community Development Department at 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the General Plan Amendment Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The signer makes a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is true, complete, and correct.
- Who uses the General Plan Amendment Application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking a map amendment, text amendment, or both to Clayton’s General Plan uses this application.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The listed materials include a letter of explanation, maps, applicable reports and analyses, and mailing information and envelopes for property owners within 300 feet. The Community Development Director may require additional items.
- How do I submit the General Plan Amendment Application?
- Submit the application packet to the Community Development Department at 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517. Include a processing deposit check payable to the City of Clayton.