Oakley, CA · Contra Costa County

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Drafter/Architect/Engineer Authorization Form

Project applicants or copyright owners use this form to grant or decline permission for Oakley to publicly distribute and post submitted architectural documents online.

What this form is

This form records whether the project applicant or copyright owner grants Oakley's Planning Division permission to publicly distribute and post submitted architectural documents online. Authorization is optional and is not required to process project applications. If permission is declined, applicants must also submit a reduced plan set with a massing diagram and site plan for public distribution and online posting.

Who needs it

Project applicants submitting architectural floor plans to the Planning Division can use this form to grant or decline public distribution and online posting permission.

How to submit it

Submit the form when submitting architectural floor plans to the Planning Division at City Hall, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the design professional signs and dates the form, with no notarized attachment or related step specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Drafter/Architect/Engineer Authorization Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the project description or scope of work and property address or APN, then select Yes or No for public distribution and online posting.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Have the design professional sign and date the form, and print their name.

  4. 4

    Gather Required Plans

    If you select No, include a reduced plan set with a massing diagram and site plan.

  5. 5

    Submit To The Planning Division

    Submit the form with architectural floor plans to the Planning Division at City Hall, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Drafter/Architect/Engineer Authorization Form do?
It records whether the project applicant or copyright owner grants or declines permission for the Planning Division to publicly distribute and post submitted architectural documents online.
Do I need a notary for the Drafter/Architect/Engineer Authorization Form?
No. The design professional signs and dates the form. The document does not specify a notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the authorization form?
Submit it with architectural floor plans to the Planning Division at City Hall, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561.
What if I decline permission for public posting?
If you select No, submit a reduced plan set that includes a massing diagram and site plan for public distribution and online posting.

Need something notarized?

This Drafter/Architect/Engineer Authorization Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.