Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County
Formula Retail Clearance Application
This application is for businesses seeking formula retail clearance for a proposed location in Malibu, with information about the business, applicant, property, and floor area.
What this form is
Businesses use this application to request formula retail clearance for a proposed tenant space in Malibu. The form asks about the business and its standardized features, the applicant and property, and floor areas; the City states that it will not accept incomplete applications. It also includes property owner and applicant signature sections and explains that other permits, licenses, or certificates may still be required.
Who needs it
A business proposing to occupy a Malibu tenant space as formula retail needs this application completed with applicant and property owner information.
How to submit it
The form lists City of Malibu, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California 90265-4861, and phone (310) 456-2489; it does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application, with no notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Formula Retail Clearance Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant, property, and business details, answer the formula retail questions, and enter the requested floor areas.
- 3
Add Business Description Pages
Provide additional pages for the business description if necessary, as indicated on the form.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner and applicant complete the signature sections, then contact the City of Malibu to confirm how to submit the application.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Formula Retail Clearance Application?
- No. The form has property owner and applicant signature sections but no notary block; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Formula Retail Clearance Application?
- The form lists City of Malibu, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, California 90265-4861, but does not state how to submit it. Contact the city using the phone number printed on the form to confirm.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, business description, formula retail features, and proposed and shopping center floor areas. It also includes signature sections.
- Does clearance replace other required permits?
- No. The form says clearance does not eliminate the need for other required permits, licenses, or certificates, and notes that additional permits may be required.
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