Clayton, CA · Contra Costa County
Landscape Project Application
Property owners, developers, and contractors use this application to request approval for qualifying landscape and irrigation projects in Clayton.
What this form is
This application requests review of landscaping and irrigation plans for projects covered by Clayton’s Landscape Water Conservation Standards. It asks for project and applicant details, landscape and irrigation information, and signed compliance certificates; some projects also require a Water Allowance Worksheet. Submit the application components with a building or grading permit application, or submit preliminary landscaping plans with a design review application when applicable.
Who needs it
Developers and property owners with qualifying new or rehabilitated irrigated landscape projects must submit the application when a building permit, grading permit, plan check, or design review is required.
How to submit it
Submit the required application components to the Clayton Community Development Department concurrently with the building or grading permit application. If design review is required, submit preliminary landscaping plans with the design review application.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the listed certificates require signatures and dates, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Landscape Project Application and review its project requirements and submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete The Required Forms
Complete the applicable application forms, project information, checklists, and compliance certificates.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include landscape and irrigation plans, a maintenance schedule, and other listed documents; include a Water Allowance Worksheet when required.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the required components to the Clayton Community Development Department with the building or grading permit application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Landscape Project Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the listed certificates require signatures and dates, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
- Who must submit a Landscape Project Application?
- Developers and property owners with qualifying new or rehabilitated irrigated landscape projects must submit it when a building permit, grading permit, plan check, or design review is required.
- How do I submit the Landscape Project Application?
- Submit the required application components to the Clayton Community Development Department with the building or grading permit application. For design review, preliminary landscaping plans go with the design review application.