Orinda, CA · Contra Costa County
SB 9 Unit Application
Orinda property owners and their applicants use this application to request approval for one or two qualifying SB 9 residential units.
What this form is
This application requests City of Orinda review of a proposed SB 9 unit project and includes an eligibility checklist and detailed submittal requirements. Applicants provide property and contact information, describe the project, answer eligibility questions, certify the information, and submit plans and supporting documents. The form lists application fees and directs applicants to submit complete applications electronically.
Who needs it
Orinda property owners proposing one or two SB 9 units, and applicants filing on an owner's behalf, use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the complete application electronically at https://www.cityoforinda.org/527/Application-Submittal. The form lists fees for one or two SB 9 units and other review items.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and applicant certify the information under penalty of perjury, and the form states no separate notarized attachment is required.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the SB 9 Unit Application packet.
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Complete The Application
Enter property and contact details, describe the project, complete the eligibility checklist, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the required plan set, title report, reports, and other applicable submittal items listed in the packet.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete application electronically at the online address specified in the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the SB 9 Unit Application cover?
- It requests City of Orinda review of a proposed SB 9 unit project. The packet includes an application form, eligibility checklist, and submittal requirements.
- Who uses the SB 9 Unit Application?
- Property owners proposing one or two qualifying SB 9 units use the application. An applicant who is not the property owner may also provide their information and sign.
- Do I need a notary for the SB 9 Unit Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The owner and applicant certify the information under penalty of perjury; no separate notarized attachment is stated.
- How do I submit the SB 9 Unit Application?
- Submit the complete application electronically at the online application-submittal address listed in the form: https://www.cityoforinda.org/527/Application-Submittal.
Need something notarized?
This SB 9 Unit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orinda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.