Arcadia, CA · Los Angeles County

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Owner’s Certification Form OC1 – Minimum BMPs

This form records project details and certifications about minimum stormwater best management practices for construction sites in Arcadia.

What this form is

The Owner’s Certification Form OC1 documents minimum best management practices (BMPs) intended to control erosion, sediment, construction materials, and runoff at a construction site. It asks for project and permit details, owner and contractor contact information, and signatures from the engineer of record and landowner or agent. The form states that an erosion and sediment control plan is required for projects one acre or more.

Who needs it

Owners or agents and engineers of record involved in a construction or grading project can use this form to document project BMPs and certifications.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the engineer of record and landowner or agent sign and date it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Owner’s Certification Form OC1 PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Project Details

    Enter the project name, building or grading permit number, location, and owner and contractor contact information.

  3. 3

    Review BMP Requirements

    Identify the applicable BMPs; the form states that projects one acre or more require an erosion and sediment control plan.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the engineer of record and landowner or agent sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Owner’s Certification Form OC1 cover?
It records project details and certifications about minimum BMPs for erosion, sediment, construction materials, and runoff at construction sites.
Do I need a notary for the Owner’s Certification Form OC1?
No. The document has signature and date fields for the engineer of record and landowner or agent, but no notary block.
How do I submit the Owner’s Certification Form OC1?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Owner’s Certification Form OC1 – Minimum BMPs doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Arcadia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.