El Monte, CA · Los Angeles County
General Application Form A
This planning application lets property owners or their representatives request listed planning reviews and permits from El Monte’s Community & Economic Development Department.
What this form is
Use this form to request a listed planning review or permit, such as a zoning clearance, sign permit, tree removal permit, or temporary use permit. It asks for property, owner, applicant and project details, and includes signature sections for the applicant and property owner. The Planning Division reviews applications for completeness within 30 days of submittal.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking one of the planning reviews or permits listed on the form can complete this application.
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 has no notary block and calls for wet signatures and dates; its owner affidavit is described as sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download General Application Form A.
- 2
Complete The Application
Select the planning request and fill in the property, contact, and project information.
- 3
Sign And Date
The applicant and property owner provide wet signatures and dates in the designated sections.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with General Application Form A?
- The form lists planning requests including zoning clearance, sign permits, tree removal permits, temporary use permits, and project changes.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property details, owner and applicant or representative contact information, a project description, and applicant and property owner signatures.
- Do I need a notary for General Application Form A?
- No. The form has no notary block and calls for wet signatures and dates; it describes the property owner statement as a sworn affidavit.
- How do I submit General Application Form A?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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