El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Administrative Use Permits for Single-Family Projects—Submittal Requirements
This checklist helps property owners assemble the materials required for an Administrative Use Permit application for a single-family residential project.
What this form is
Use this checklist when applying for an Administrative Use Permit for a project involving a single-family residential property. It lists the Development Review Application, project summary, scaled plans, site photos, fees, and possible additional materials. The application materials must be provided in both paper and digital form; project-specific requirements may include stormwater plans, environmental review, or a recent title report.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for an Administrative Use Permit for a project involving a single-family residential property need to assemble these materials.
How to submit it
Provide the application materials in paper and digital form. Submit digital PDFs on a flash drive or provide a download link; fees may be paid by cash, check, or card.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the Development Review Application must include the property owner’s signature, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the submittal requirements PDF and review the materials listed for the project.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete the Development Review Application and include the property owner’s signature and a project summary.
- 3
Gather Plans And Attachments
Prepare the required scaled plans and site photos, plus any project-specific materials. Provide paper copies and digital PDFs.
- 4
Submit The Materials
Submit the paper materials and provide digital PDFs on a flash drive or through a download link. Fees may be paid by cash, check, or card.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this single-family permit checklist?
- No. The checklist does not require notarization; the Development Review Application must include the property owner’s signature.
- How do I submit the Administrative Use Permit materials?
- Provide paper and digital versions. Digital PDFs may be submitted on a flash drive or through a link where the files can be downloaded.
- What materials does the checklist require?
- It lists a Development Review Application, project summary, fees, scaled plans, and photos. Depending on the project, additional materials may be needed.
- What format should the digital documents use?
- The digital materials should be PDFs, version 7 or later, with each file no larger than 25 MB.
Need something notarized?
This Administrative Use Permits for Single-Family Projects—Submittal Requirements doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.