Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
Development Project Cost Recovery Agreement
This agreement lets Pleasant Hill recover eligible application review, plan-checking, and inspection costs from property owners and applicants seeking certain land use or development approvals.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The agreement covers City costs billed at hourly rates or actual costs, including application processing, plan checking, inspections, and related professional services. The form says it applies to certain land use and development projects and does not apply to flat-fee applications or building permit and related inspection fees. The City requires the agreement when the project is subject to cost recovery; the owner’s signature requires a notary acknowledgment.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants for certain land use or development projects must complete this agreement when the City requires payment of hourly or actual processing costs.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notary acknowledgment, and the property owner must sign the Owner line before a notary; an applicant’s signature is separately provided if different.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Cost Recovery Agreement from the City of Pleasant Hill and check whether it applies to your project.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the project, applicant, owner, property, permit, deposit, and other requested information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a notarization for the property owner’s signature, following the city’s requirements.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The owner signs the Owner line before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed agreement with the related application materials to the City of Pleasant Hill.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pleasant Hill. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the owner’s signature on this agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then arrange for the owner to sign the Owner line before a notary. The form specifically requires a notary acknowledgment for the owner’s signature.
- Do I need to sign this agreement if I am the applicant?
- The agreement defines Owner/Applicant as the property owner and applicant, who are equally responsible if they are different. The form provides a separate applicant signature line when the applicant is not the owner.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this California form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What costs does this agreement cover?
- It covers City fees designated as hourly fees or actual costs for certain project application processing, plan checking, and inspection services. The form excludes flat-fee applications and building permit and related inspection fees.