Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County
Planning Clearance Application
This application is for business applicants seeking planning clearance for a tenant space in Malibu and asks about the business, property, and proposed use.
What this form is
The City of Malibu uses this application to review a business’s proposed use of a tenant space. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the business and its operations, and answer questions about signage, seating, alcohol, alterations, and floor plans. The form notes that approval covers the described use only and does not replace other permits, licenses, or certificates that may be required.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a business use for a tenant space in Malibu should complete this application and provide information about the business and property.
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 applicant and property owner sign and date the application and acceptance of conditions.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Planning Clearance Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property and contact details, business information, proposed use, and responses to the form’s questions.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach the existing and proposed floor plan if applicable; provide additional pages for the business description if needed.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the applicant and property owner sign and date where required, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Planning Clearance Application for?
- The City of Malibu uses it to review a business’s proposed use of a tenant space. It collects information about the business, property, operations, and proposed changes.
- Who should complete this application?
- Applicants proposing a business use for a tenant space in Malibu should complete the application. It requests details about the applicant, property owner, business, and proposed use.
- Do I need a notary for the Planning Clearance Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date the application and acceptance of conditions.
- How do I submit the Planning Clearance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Planning Clearance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Malibu form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.