Wasco, CA · Kern County
Zone Modification Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zone modification from Wasco’s Community Development Department.
What this form is
The application requests a modification to a development standard, such as a setback, height, or other dimension, and explains why the request meets the required findings. The city says modifications may be granted for deviations of up to 10%. Submit a complete packet with a Site Plan Review Application for the proposed use and payment of filing fees; incomplete packets will not be accepted.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zone modification for a property in Wasco completes this application and provides the required packet items.
How to submit it
Include a completed Site Plan Review Application for the proposed use and payment of filing fees; contact the Community Development Department for fees due. The form lists the department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, property owner provide signatures, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zone Modification Application from this page.
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Complete The Application
Describe the development standard you want modified and explain why the proposal meets the required findings.
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Gather The Required Items
Include a completed Site Plan Review Application for the proposed use and payment of filing fees.
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Submit The Packet
Submit the packet to the Community Development Department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280; contact the department for fees due.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zone Modification Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, property owner provide signatures. The form identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Zone Modification Application?
- Include the completed Site Plan Review Application for the proposed use and payment of filing fees. The form lists the Community Development Department at 764 E Street, Wasco, CA 93280, and says to contact the department about fees.
- What must be included in the application packet?
- The packet must include the completed Zone Modification Application, a completed Site Plan Review Application for the proposed use of the property, and payment of filing fees. The form says incomplete packets will not be accepted.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the requested development standard and the reasons the modification meets the required findings. It also requests site information, applicant details, and, if applicable, property owner information and signatures.
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This Zone Modification Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wasco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.