Orinda, CA · Contra Costa County
Design Review Application (Commercial)
Commercial property applicants use this application to request Orinda design review for qualifying exterior changes and submit the required project materials.
What this form is
This application requests commercial design review and lists the materials needed for the city to evaluate a project, including plans, colors and materials, and a statement addressing the design review standards. The document says approval is required before exterior changes to nonresidential buildings in residential districts and buildings in specified districts, with exceptions for repair work and minor alterations as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing qualifying exterior changes to nonresidential buildings in Orinda must submit this application and the applicable supporting materials.
How to submit it
Applications are accepted only electronically; submit the complete application online at https://www.cityoforinda.org/527/Application-Submittal. The document lists application, review, mailing, and other applicable fees.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and, if different, the applicant sign the acknowledgment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the commercial design review application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property and applicant information, identify the application, and provide project details.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the plan set and other applicable materials listed in the submittal requirements.
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Submit Online
Submit the complete application electronically using the online submittal link printed in the document.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Design Review Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the property owner and, if different, the applicant, but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Commercial Design Review Application?
- Applications are accepted only electronically. Submit the completed application and required materials online through the submittal link printed in the document.
- What materials does the commercial design review application require?
- The listed materials include a plan set, colors and materials board or plan elevations, a preliminary title report, and a statement of findings. Other items may apply to the project.
- When is commercial design review approval required?
- The document says approval is required before exterior changes to nonresidential buildings in residential districts and buildings in specified districts, subject to stated exceptions.
Need something notarized?
This Design Review Application (Commercial) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orinda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.