Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County
Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form
This application requests zoning and occupancy review for a business or other proposed use at a Ridgecrest property.
What this form is
Use this form to request City of Ridgecrest review of a property's proposed or changed occupancy and business use. The application asks for the project location, applicant and owner contact details, business operations, and business classification; city staff sections record zoning, building, and public works review. The listed submittal requirements include the completed application, owner authorization when needed, and the Occupancy Review Supplemental Questionnaire.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking zoning and occupancy review for a proposed business use or a change in use at a Ridgecrest property need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the application and listed materials to the Planning Division, 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555; the form also lists [email protected] and (760) 499-5071.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and applicant sign and date the certifications, and the business owner signs and dates the questionnaire.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form.
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Complete The Application
Enter project, applicant, contact, property owner, and business information, and answer the operational and business classification questions.
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Gather Listed Materials
Include the Occupancy Review Supplemental Questionnaire and signed property owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner of record.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the applicable certification sections, then submit the application and listed materials to the Planning Division.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form?
- No. The form has signature and date lines for the property owner, applicant, and business owner, but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form?
- Submit the completed application and listed materials to the Planning Division at 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The form also lists [email protected].
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a completed application, signed property owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner of record, and the Occupancy Review Supplemental Questionnaire.