Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Submittal Requirements
This packet lists required materials and includes a Cost Recovery Agreement for property owners and applicants seeking new wireless telecommunications facilities or Section 6409(a) approvals in Pleasant Hill.
- 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
Applicants submit the listed materials to the Planning Division with the application form, fees, and any additional information needed for a complete application. Requirements vary for new facilities and Section 6409(a) projects, and the packet includes a Cost Recovery Agreement for City processing, plan checking, and inspection costs. When that agreement applies, the owner must sign it with a notary acknowledgment; the packet also includes application and review forms.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking approval for a new wireless telecommunications facility or a Section 6409(a) project in Pleasant Hill use this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The Cost Recovery Agreement requires a notary acknowledgment for the owner; the owner signs before the notary, while the separate perjury certification is not itself the acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Packet
Get the wireless telecommunications facilities submittal requirements packet and identify the requirements for your project type.
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Complete The Forms
Fill out the applicable application and supporting forms, and prepare the required plans and project materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using an eligible out-of-state online notarization, book a commissioned online notary for the Cost Recovery Agreement owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs the Cost Recovery Agreement during the online notary session, if that notarization is accepted for submission.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the completed materials, required copies, application form, and fees to the Pleasant Hill 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
- How do I complete the Cost Recovery Agreement?
- Fill in the project, applicant, owner, property, permit, file number, and deposit details. The owner must sign where indicated and have the signature acknowledged by a notary.
- Do I need to notarize the whole submittal packet?
- No. The packet specifies a notary acknowledgment for the owner’s signature on the Cost Recovery Agreement. Other application signatures are not identified as requiring notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for the owner acknowledgment?
- 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); use a commissioned online notary and confirm acceptance with the city.
- Where do I submit this application?
- The packet says to provide submittal information to the Planning Division with the application form, related fees, and any additional information the Planning Division requires. Contact the city for submission details.
- How many copies of the plans should I provide?
- Copy counts vary by submittal item and by whether the project is a new facility or a Section 6409(a) project. Review the packet’s requirements table and confirm with the city if unsure.