Ferndale, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Standard Application Form

Property owners or their applicants use this form to request review of a listed planning application or proposed project from Ferndale’s Planning Department.

What this form is

The form requests information for planning applications, including property owner and applicant details, property location, parcel numbers, current use and zoning, and a project description. It lists application types such as design review, use permits, subdivisions, variances, and zoning or general plan amendments. The applicant certifies the information and attached exhibits are complete and correct, and may authorize an agent to act as their representative.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking review for one of the listed application types or another proposed project should complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Standard Application Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the application type, date, owner and applicant details, property information, current use and zoning, and proposed project description.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include any exhibits referenced in your application; the form asks the signer to certify that attached exhibits are complete and correct.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ferndale Standard Application Form for?
It provides information for listed planning applications and proposed projects, including property details, current use and zoning, and a project description.
Who completes the Standard Application Form?
A property owner or applicant can provide the requested information. The form also includes an authorization section for an owner who wants an agent to act as their representative.
Do I need a notary for the Standard Application Form?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Standard Application Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Standard Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ferndale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.