Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County

No notary required

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

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Zoning Clearance – Occupancy Review Form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in the property, applicant, contact, owner, and business information, and answer the operational questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include signed property owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner of record, and complete the Occupancy Review Supplemental Questionnaire.

  4. 4

    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.

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