Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles County
Covenant and Agreement — Maintenance of Yards for an Over-Sized Building
A recorded covenant where a Long Beach owner agrees to keep specific yard areas open and unbuilt as a tradeoff for constructing an over-sized building.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
When Long Beach's Building and Safety Bureau approves a building that exceeds normal size limits, it may condition that approval on the owner permanently keeping certain yard areas free of further construction. This covenant (AFF-003) documents that agreement, runs with the land, and must be recorded, which requires every owner's signature to be notarized.
Who needs it
Owners of a Long Beach property permitted for an over-sized building where the city required a yard-maintenance covenant as a condition of approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'Notary acknowledgements for each signature must be attached to this document' before Building and Safety will approve it for recording.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get AFF-003 from Long Beach's Building & Safety Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Fill in the Legal Description
Add the lot, block, tract, and yard-maintenance terms for your property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary live on video to sign and get the acknowledgment attached.
- 5
Submit for City Approval and Recording
Return the notarized covenant to Building and Safety for approval before it is recorded.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Long Beach. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does an over-sized building need a yard covenant?
- Long Beach conditions approval of some over-sized buildings on the owner keeping specific yard areas permanently open, documented in this recorded covenant.
- Do I need to notarize this Long Beach covenant?
- Yes, the form requires a notary acknowledgment attached for each owner signature before it can be recorded.
- How do I notarize AFF-003 online?
- Complete the legal description and yard terms, then sign before a remote online notary on video.
- Is an out-of-state remote notary accepted for a Long Beach recording?
- California accepts acknowledgments performed under another state's notary law per Civil Code §1189(b); check with the city recorder if unsure.
- Who releases the covenant later?
- It stays in effect until the Building Official releases it upon request, applicable fees, and evidence it is no longer legally required.
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