What materials does the rear yard encroachment checklist require?

It lists a completed Accela Citizen Access application, stakeholder contact information, required fees, owner authorization when applicable, an operational statement, a site or plot plan, and elevations.

How do I submit a rear yard encroachment application?

Submit the application and required materials through the Accela Citizen Access portal. Upload plans and documents as PDFs, using a separate PDF for each plan type.

Do I need a notary for the rear yard encroachment checklist?

No. The checklist does not require a notary or identify a sworn or notarized attachment; it also does not specify a signature or dating step.

When must application fees be paid?

The checklist says fees are invoiced after the application is submitted and must be paid before the application is deemed complete. It states that payment is due within three days of invoicing.

Fresno, CA · Fresno County

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Submittal Requirements for Rear Yard Encroachment Applications

This checklist helps project applicants assemble the plans, documents, and fee payment required to submit a rear yard encroachment application to Fresno.

What this form is

Use this checklist when submitting a rear yard encroachment application through the Accela Citizen Access portal. It lists the application, contact information, fees, owner authorization when applicable, operational statement, site or plot plan, and elevations required for processing. Plans and documents must be uploaded as PDFs, with separate PDFs for each plan type; incomplete or illegible submissions may be rejected.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking approval for a proposed rear yard encroachment must use this checklist to assemble the materials for their development application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials through the Accela Citizen Access portal as PDFs. Fees are invoiced after submission and must be paid before the application is deemed complete.

About notarization

This checklist does not require a notary; it names no sworn or notarized attachment, and it does not specify a signature or dating step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Checklist
Download the rear yard encroachment submittal checklist PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the application in Accela Citizen Access and provide contact information for all applicant and owner stakeholders.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare applicable owner authorization, an operational statement, a scaled and dimensioned site or plot plan, and elevations.
4
Upload And Submit
Upload the application materials through Accela Citizen Access as PDFs, using a separate PDF for each plan type.

Frequently asked questions

What materials does the rear yard encroachment checklist require?: It lists a completed Accela Citizen Access application, stakeholder contact information, required fees, owner authorization when applicable, an operational statement, a site or plot plan, and elevations.
How do I submit a rear yard encroachment application?: Submit the application and required materials through the Accela Citizen Access portal. Upload plans and documents as PDFs, using a separate PDF for each plan type.
Do I need a notary for the rear yard encroachment checklist?: No. The checklist does not require a notary or identify a sworn or notarized attachment; it also does not specify a signature or dating step.
When must application fees be paid?: The checklist says fees are invoiced after the application is submitted and must be paid before the application is deemed complete. It states that payment is due within three days of invoicing.

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This Submittal Requirements for Rear Yard Encroachment Applications doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fresno form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.