Clearlake, CA · Lake County

No notary required

Grading Application and Permit

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a City of Clearlake permit for grading work at a job address.

What this form is

This application requests a grading permit and records the property, proposed work, owner, and contractor details. It also asks applicants to make contractor-license and workers’ compensation declarations, certify the information, and sign and date the form. The document lists plan-check and permit fees, an issuance fee, and standard grading conditions, including requirements for erosion controls and a stormwater plan for areas of one acre or more.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a City of Clearlake grading permit can use this application to describe the work and provide required declarations.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City of Clearlake Building Department and lists 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422. It does not give specific submission instructions; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes declarations under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment or step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Grading Application and Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Project Details

    Enter the parcel number, job address, work description, material volume, and owner and contractor information.

  3. 3

    Complete Declarations And Sign

    Select the applicable contractor-license and workers’ compensation declarations, certify the information, and sign and date the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    The form identifies the City of Clearlake Building Department at 14050 Olympic Drive; check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Clearlake Grading Application and Permit ask for?
It asks for the parcel number, zoning, permit type, job address, work description and material volume, owner and contractor information, declarations, and applicant signature.
Who uses this grading permit application?
Property owners and contractors use it to apply for a City of Clearlake permit for grading work and provide the requested project and applicant information.
Do I need a notary for the Grading Application and Permit?
No. The document has no notary block; it includes declarations under penalty of perjury, but identifies no separate notarized attachment or step.
How do I submit the Grading Application and Permit?
The form identifies the City of Clearlake Building Department at 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422, but does not provide specific submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.

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