Wasco, CA · Kern County
Determination of Similar Use Application
Property applicants use this application to ask Wasco’s Community Development Department to determine whether a proposed use is similar to uses allowed in a zoning district.
What this form is
The application asks the city to consider whether a proposed use resembles an authorized use and is consistent with the purpose of the applicable zoning district. Applicants provide the proposed use, zoning information, an explanation addressing required findings, and applicant details; site and property-owner information are requested when applicable. The application packet must include all identified items, including payment of filing fees, and acceptance does not guarantee approval.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a use they believe is similar to one authorized in a Wasco zoning district should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application packet to the Community Development Department, 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Contact the department for the filing fees due.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; it has applicant and, if applicable, property-owner signature lines, and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Determination of Similar Use Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Describe the proposed use, provide the requested zoning information, and explain how the required findings are met.
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Gather Required Items
Include every item identified in the submittal requirements, including payment of filing fees; contact the department for the amount due.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application packet to the Community Development Department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Determination of Similar Use Application?
- It asks Wasco to determine whether a proposed use is similar to a use authorized in the applicable zoning district and consistent with that district’s purpose.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests details about the proposed use, zoning, the closest permitted or conditional uses, and why the required findings are met. Site and property-owner information are requested when applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Determination of Similar Use Application?
- No. The application has applicant and, if applicable, property-owner signature lines, and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Determination of Similar Use Application?
- Submit the complete application packet to the Community Development Department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Contact the department for the filing fees due.
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This Determination of Similar Use Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wasco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.