Wasco, CA · Kern County
Williamson Act Contract Cancellation Application
Property owners or applicants use this application packet to request cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for land in Wasco.
What this form is
This packet combines Wasco’s Master Uniform Application, a billing authorization form, a cancellation submittal checklist, and required findings. Applicants must include the listed materials, including a proposed alternative use and site plan, and provide justification for the required findings. The Community Development Department reviews applications for completeness; filing does not guarantee project approval.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for land in Wasco should complete this packet and provide the required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the application packet to the Community Development Department, City of Wasco, 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Contact the department about filing fees due.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the billing authorization includes a certification under proof of perjury, but it does not request notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application Packet
Download the Williamson Act Contract Cancellation Application packet.
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Complete The Application
Fill out the Master Uniform Application and the billing authorization information.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to include the required map, contract documents, alternative-use description, site plan, and findings justification.
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Submit To The City
Submit the packet to the Community Development Department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Williamson Act cancellation application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. Its billing authorization includes a certification under proof of perjury, but does not request notarization.
- How do I submit the Williamson Act cancellation application?
- Submit the packet to the Community Development Department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Contact the department about filing fees due.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The checklist calls for an Environmental Assessment Form unless exempted by Planning Staff, a one-mile radius map, contract and nonrenewal documents, a proposed alternative use description, a site plan, and justification for required findings.
- Does filing guarantee approval?
- No. The application states that acceptance does not guarantee project approval, and the department reviews the application for completeness.
Need something notarized?
This Williamson Act Contract Cancellation Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wasco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.