Palos Verdes Estates, CA · Los Angeles County
Coastal Development Permit Application
The Coastal Development Permit Application is for property owners or applicants seeking city review of a proposed project within Palos Verdes Estates’ Coastal Zone area.
- 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
This application requests a Coastal Development Permit or Coastal Waiver for a project in the City’s Coastal Zone. It collects project, site, floor-area, lot-coverage, and grading information, and includes an owner’s affidavit that must be signed and notarized. The city requires a permit or waiver for applicable projects in the Coastal Zone; submissions also call for plans, a filing fee, and other listed materials. Soils and geology approval evidence must reach Planning in writing before a Planning Commission review is scheduled.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a project within the City’s Coastal Zone need this application and must provide the listed plans, project details, and owner’s affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Coastal Development Permit Application and review its application requirements and Owner’s Affidavit.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the project and property details, supplemental questions, plan-check information, and affidavit.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit with the application, plans, fee, and other required materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palos Verdes Estates. 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
- How do I get the Owner’s Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and submit it with your application.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The application checklist specifically requires a signed and notarized Owner’s Affidavit. The form does not say that the remaining application pages must be notarized.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this California form?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b).
- What else should I include with the application?
- The checklist calls for two sets of plans, a filing fee, a floor-area and lot-coverage sheet, grading quantities on a City form, and other items as directed by staff. Confirm with the city if unsure.