Lawndale, CA · Los Angeles County
Land Use Determination Application
Property owners, tenants, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a land use determination from Lawndale’s Community Development Department.
What this form is
The application requests project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, the applicant’s role, and a project description. Applicants should consult the Planning Department to verify which filing materials are required; these may include plans, maps, surveys, and digital copies. The application lists a $3,500 fee, while its attached fee schedule lists $1,500 for Land Use Determination.
Who needs it
Property owners, tenants, contractors, or other applicants seeking a land use determination can complete this application and provide the required project materials.
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 application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the certification and the property owner signs the authorization, and both are dated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Land Use Determination Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project and property information, applicant and owner contact details, and project description; obtain the required signatures.
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Check Filing Requirements
Consult the Planning Department to verify which listed plans, maps, reports, and other materials are required for your submittal.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Land Use Determination Application?
- No. The application has signature lines for the applicant and property owner but no notary block; the applicant signs the certification and the owner signs the authorization.
- How do I submit the Land Use Determination Application?
- The form names the Community Development Department and provides its address, but does not give specific submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials may be required with the application?
- The filing requirements list possible materials such as plans, a title report, a 500-foot radius map and mailing labels, and a digital copy. Consult the Planning Department to verify what is required.
- What fee does the application list?
- The application page states a $3,500 fee, while the attached fee schedule lists Land Use Determination at $1,500. Contact the Community Development Department to clarify the applicable fee.
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This Land Use Determination Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lawndale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.