Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
Development Review Application and Cost Recovery Agreement
This packet lets property owners and applicants request development review and provide project details; the owner signs the optional Cost Recovery Agreement when applicable.
- 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 packet includes a development review application, an environmental information form, a participant disclosure form, and an optional Cost Recovery Agreement. The City asks applicants to submit the application with required materials and fees; the Planning Division may require additional information before accepting it as complete. The Cost Recovery Agreement covers City processing and inspection costs for certain projects, and its owner’s signature requires notarization.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking City development review use this packet, and an owner signs the Cost Recovery Agreement if that optional item applies to the project.
Why it needs a notary
The optional Cost Recovery Agreement includes a notary acknowledgment; the property owner signing the agreement must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the development review packet and identify which requirements apply to your project.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application and applicable supporting forms, and gather the required plans, statements, and other materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If submitting the Cost Recovery Agreement, arrange notarization of the property owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The owner signs the Cost Recovery Agreement before the notary, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet, applicable fees, and required supporting documents to the Planning Division.
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
- What does this development review packet include?
- It includes a development review application, an environmental information form, a participant disclosure form, and an optional Cost Recovery Agreement.
- Do I need to notarize the development review application?
- The packet identifies the Cost Recovery Agreement as optional and says its signatures must be notarized. The application itself does not state a notary requirement.
- How do I submit the notarized Cost Recovery Agreement?
- Complete the agreement and have the property owner’s signature notarized. Submit it with the required application materials to the Planning Division; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an 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); ask the City what it accepts.