Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County
Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form
This application requests a city zoning and occupancy review for a property and business use, and is completed by the applicant and property owner.
What this form is
The form requests zoning and occupancy review for a proposed or changed business use at a property. It asks for property, applicant, contact, owner, and business details, along with information about operations, parking, and the proposed use. The form lists a $75 fee and requires a signed property owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner of record.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking zoning and occupancy review for a business use should complete this form, with owner authorization if they are not the property owner.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $75 fee.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner authorization is signed, but the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
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
Fill in the property, applicant, contact, owner, and business information, and answer the operational questions.
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Gather Required Items
Include signed property owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner of record, and complete the Occupancy Review Supplemental Questionnaire.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form do?
- It provides information for the city’s zoning and occupancy review, including the property, business, proposed use, operations, and parking.
- Who completes the occupancy review application?
- The applicant provides project and business information. The property owner and applicant sign the application, and an owner authorization is required if the applicant is not the owner of record.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form?
- No. The form requires signatures and dates but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form?
- The form does not state a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details; the form lists a $75 fee.
