Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County
Residential Planning Clearance Application
Malibu residents seeking planning clearance for a home-based business use this application to provide business, applicant, property owner, and project details.
What this form is
This application provides information for the City of Malibu’s residential planning clearance review of a proposed home occupation or cottage food operation. Applicants describe the business, its hours and expected activity, and any proposed building or system changes; the form also includes an applicant certification and conditions of approval. Approval does not eliminate the need for other required permits, licenses, or certificates.
Who needs it
Residents proposing a home occupation or cottage food operation in Malibu can use this application to provide information for planning clearance review.
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 certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Planning Clearance Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide business, applicant, property owner, and proposed activity details, and answer the questions about building changes.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the applicant statement; the form also provides a signature line for the property owner.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Residential Planning Clearance Application for?
- It provides information for planning review of a proposed home occupation or cottage food operation, including business details and any proposed building changes.
- Who completes this application?
- The applicant provides business, contact, property owner, and project information. The form includes spaces for applicant and property owner signatures.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Planning Clearance Application?
- No. The form is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Residential Planning Clearance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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