Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
SB 35 Preliminary Application and Notice of Intent
This application lets housing project applicants submit an SB 35 Notice of Intent to Pleasant Hill before seeking ministerial approval for eligible infill housing projects.
- 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 form collects property, applicant, project, affordability, workforce, and environmental information for the City's SB 35 preliminary review. Applicants must submit it with the required exhibits, a $1,000 deposit, and a completed, signed, notarized Pleasant Hill Cost Recovery Agreement; a signed Letter of Agency is also required if applicable.
Who needs it
Project applicants who want to pursue Pleasant Hill's voluntary SB 35 ministerial approval process for an eligible infill housing development submit this Notice of Intent.
Why it needs a notary
The application itself shows an applicant certification signature, while its submittal checklist requires a separate completed, signed, and notarized Cost Recovery Agreement signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the SB 35 Preliminary Application and Notice of Intent form and review its submittal requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, project, and other requested information, and gather the required exhibits.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the separate Pleasant Hill Cost Recovery Agreement, as required for the application submittal.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the Cost Recovery Agreement before the notary and complete the applicant certification on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application, required copies and exhibits, $1,000 deposit, and notarized Cost Recovery Agreement to 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 submit the SB 35 Preliminary Application?
- Complete the application and required exhibits, then submit them with the $1,000 deposit and the completed, signed, notarized Cost Recovery Agreement. The form calls for one hard copy and one electronic copy of required materials.
- Do I need to notarize the SB 35 application?
- The application certification asks for the applicant's signature, but the submittal requirements specify a separately completed, signed, and notarized Pleasant Hill Cost Recovery Agreement.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the agreement?
- 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 supporting materials does the city request?
- The application lists a legal description, site plan, building elevation exhibits, and, when applicable, a site map and easement exhibit. It also requests one hard copy and one electronic copy.